Mental Health Nurse

Practice Plus Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Nurse to join the Health in Justice team. The role operates 3 x 13 hour shifts (9am–10pm) and includes a comprehensive induction, CPD requirements and regional/national career development.

You will work in prisons and secure settings, lead assessments, manage treatments, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care and support to patients with complex mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience with patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Experience with psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans.
• Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have experienced trauma or distress.
• Assess patients health needs using evidence based framework and perform risk assessments.
• Provide advice, support and information to individuals and manage a caseload.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and liaise with prescribers as required.
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders.
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision and evidence based care.
• Share knowledge and expertise to ensure safe care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental health nursing experience

CPD

Psychosocial interventions

Group work

Substance misuse awareness

Education

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Hours

This role is 3 x 13 hour shifts with a one hour break per week. 9am - 10pm

Salary

This position is 37.5 hours per week and you’ll receive an annual salary of £48,200 - £54,397 - depending on experience.

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.

What you'll be doing

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying 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 patient’s health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge
• 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
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

It doesn't stop there

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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.

Qualifications required

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration
• 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 you’re 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.