Bank Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, working within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to provide vital care and support to patients with complex mental health needs in a challenging but rewarding environment. With a competitive hourly rate and support from training and development initiatives, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real difference.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Access to Learning Management System

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to assess mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Undertake medication rounds and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Deliver non-judgemental care and support multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Medication Management

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurseto join ourMental Healthteam at HMP & YOIHollesley Bay,acategory D Prison located inthe village of Hollesley, nearWoodbridgein Suffolk.

In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

Hours

The site currently offers a mix ofshift patterns.

Monday to Sunday:8.00 to 16.00or07:00 - 17:00.

Salary

Youll receive a bank hourly rate of £23.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As aBank Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
• Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed.
• Assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements:

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

10795-5

Job locations

Rectory Rd

Hollesley

Woodbridge

Suffolk

IP12 3JW

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Mental Health Nurse you will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options. You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed. You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge, as well as Open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals being managed under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk management system known as Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT).

You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to;

Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients.

Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required.

Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.

Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.

Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Mental Health Nurse you will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options. You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed. You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge, as well as Open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals being managed under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk management system known as Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT).

You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to;

Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients.

Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required.

Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.

Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.

Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Rectory Rd

Hollesley

Woodbridge

Suffolk

IP12 3JW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Rectory Rd

Hollesley

Woodbridge

Suffolk

IP12 3JW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)