Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.

HMP Preston is a remand male prison for ages 18+ with a capacity of 680.

The mental health nurse will be based in the mental health inpatient unit within the healthcare department, with some expectations to work on the wing. The mental health team consists of a mental health clinical lead, 2 mental health nurses, and support workers.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This role is based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Sunday, from 7:30 am - 8:30 pm, with 2 out of 4 weekends a month and a 6-week in advance / 2-week rolling rota.

Salary: This position is full-time, and you will receive an annual salary between £33,232 - £40,211 per annum FTE, 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• 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 be able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledge
• Work with individuals providing advice, support, and information, and manage a case load of patients
• Deliver non-judgmental 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, and 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

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there; we also offer:

• 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

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. 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address:

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

Employer's website:

Practice Plus Group Careers