Mental Health Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Nurse for a part-time role at HMP Kirkham. In this position, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to conduct patient assessments, manage caseloads, and deliver high-quality care for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,428 – £41,659, access to onsite amenities, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Staff gym access

Onsite farm shop and café

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience with complex mental health conditions.
• Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment ideal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Undertake medication rounds and provide patient care.
• Manage a caseload of patients with various health needs.
• Promote best practices and clinical supervision.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Psychosocial Interventions

Team Coordination

Education

NMC Registered Nurse Qualification

Continued Professional Development Evidence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Kirkham, a category D Prison located in Kirkham, Preston. We are looking for someone to support and coordinate a small team by managing planning, overseeing coordination and supporting junior team members. The prison has its own Healthcare department where you will be based and the primary care team consists of a team of 10. HMP Kirkham has a capacity of 700 males.

Hours

• Full‑time 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Sunday
• Various shifts between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Occasional weekend rotations as required

Responsibilities

• 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 patients’ health needs using an evidence‑based framework and risk‑assess using sound clinical knowledge.
• Work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a caseload of patients.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• 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, build strong multi‑disciplinary teams and support each other to do a great job.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ideal: experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Benefits

• Onsite parking.
• Staff gym access.
• Onsite farm shop and café.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

Our Purpose and Values

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

Additional Information

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

This position is part time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £34,428 – £41,659 depending on experience.