Mental Health Nurse (Part-time)

Integrated Care System; Consett; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Primary Care team as a Mental Health Nurse at a leading facility dedicated to women's care. In this part-time role, you'll perform assessments, develop treatment options, and monitor patient health, making a real difference in their lives. We offer career development opportunities and support for professional growth alongside a competitive salary.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Experience with complex mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor medication and therapeutic responses.
• Manage a caseload of patients.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Patient Assessment

Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-Based Frameworks

Psychosocial Interventions

Education

Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC Registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Derwentside IRC, a female-only facility for 84 women, based in the north of England.

This role is 16 hours - 2 shifts per week.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Salary: Up to £47,466 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

Hours: 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday

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

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out assessments, care plans, and developing treatment options
• Undertake medication rounds and assess/treat patients, including those who have experienced trauma
• Assess patients' health needs using evidence-based frameworks and conduct risk assessments
• Provide advice, support, and manage a caseload of patients
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and liaise with prescribers as required
• Build strong links with partners and stakeholders
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence-based care
• Share knowledge and skills within the team

If you're interested in career development, we offer a wide range of internal and external learning opportunities.

We also offer:

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration centres. 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, guided by our core values:

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

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us promote fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required

• 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.

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new every day, this could be the right opportunity for you.