Mental Health Nurse - Band 5

Integrated Care System; Lewes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join the team at HMP Lewes. This role involves conducting assessments, managing patient caseloads, and supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions. The position includes a rota system with night and weekend shifts. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Support for professional growth and development

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience working face-to-face with patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Undertake medication rounds and provide patient support.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication.

Skills

Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration

Experience with psychosocial interventions

Ability to conduct risk assessments

Strong communication skills

Education

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse role at HMP Lewes to join our team.

HMP Lewes is a category B male prison located near the center of the historic town of Lewes, just a 5-minute walk away.

Due to HMP Lewes holding remand prisoners, staff are required to work on a rota basis, including nights, bank holidays, and weekends. If you are seeking flexibility, this can be discussed during the interview process.

Hours

The role involves working across 7 days, totaling 37.5 hours per week, likely including 1 weekend per month.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of up to £43,534 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Support Provided

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Access to our Learning Management System for ongoing training needs
• Support from the wider team

Requirements

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments within a multidisciplinary team, develop and review care plans, and explore treatment options
• Undertake medication rounds and assess and treat patients who may have experienced trauma and distress
• Assess health needs using evidence-based frameworks and perform risk assessments with sound clinical judgment
• Provide advice, support, and information to individuals, managing a caseload of patients
• Deliver non-judgmental care that makes a real difference
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and liaise with prescribers regarding side effects
• Build strong links with partners and stakeholders to promote excellence
• Ensure best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence-based care
• Share knowledge and support team development to ensure safe care

If you are interested in career development, we offer various internal and external training and growth opportunities.

Additional Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional growth and development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support services

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a significant difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders' institutions, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs above all.

Our purpose is to Unlock your best work life and embody our core values:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us realize our vision of fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications

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

Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.

Job Responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Join us as a Mental Health Nurse at HMP Lewes. Due to the prison holding remand prisoners, work involves a rota system, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Flexibility can be discussed during the interview.