Bank Mental Health Nurse

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

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Bank Mental Health Nurse to join their team at a category D prison. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a challenging environment. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing compassionate care to patients. The position includes flexible shift patterns and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in mental health nursing and care planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor medication responses and provide non-judgmental care.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient support.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Care Planning

Medication Management

Risk Assessment

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Education

Nursing Qualification

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 Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, a category D Prison located in the village of Hollesley, near Woodbridge in Suffolk.

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

Hours

The site currently offers a mix of shift patterns. Monday to Sunday: 8.00 to 16.00 or 07:00 - 17:00.

Salary

You will 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

Additional requirements

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

Main duties of the job

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review care plans, and develop 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 with sound clinical knowledge.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• 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.