Mental Health Nurse Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Dellbrugge; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing patient-centered care to offenders. The ideal candidate will blend clinical expertise with a commitment to high standards of care, contributing to the well-being of patients and the community. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply, with a supportive preceptorship program available.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Nurses welcome; preceptorship programme offered.
• Experienced Band 5 nurses encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders.
• Develop care plans and manage risk.
• Promote health and wellbeing using evidence-based practices.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Patient-Centered Care

Psychological Mindset

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Mental Health Nurse Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, regardless of their past?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our diverse team of healthcare professionals, delivering patient-centered care that is efficient and impactful.

About Us

Our healthcare team promotes health and well-being, especially within prison settings, using skills and strategies that instill hope for patients' future resettlement. We provide integrated Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy, and Clinical Substance Misuse services to improve wellbeing and outcomes.

Role Description

This role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to blend clinical expertise, personal skills, and a commitment to high standards of care in a rewarding environment.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Nurses, offering our award-winning preceptorship programme. Experienced Band 5 nurses seeking careers in offender healthcare are encouraged to apply.

Important Sponsorship Information

Due to service budget restrictions, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and wider services.
• Work in a psychologically minded way to help offenders achieve their health goals.
• Perform assessments, develop care plans, and manage risk.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with other care providers and prison staff.
• Promote health and wellbeing using evidence-based practices.
• Support the development of high-quality mental health care with senior staff.
• Reduce high-risk behaviors and ensure continuity of care with community health teams.

Requirements

• Willingness to undertake National Security Vetting.
• Proof of right to work, ID, and address documentation.
• For non-UK passport holders, additional documentation such as police certificates or overseas checks may be required.

Additional Information

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices.