Night Mental Health Nurse

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Night Mental Health Nurse to join their team at a Category B prison in London. This role involves conducting assessments, medication management, and supporting patients with mental health challenges within a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates must be NMC registered and have a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development is essential.
• Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to carry out assessments and care plans.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess distressed patients.
• Manage individuals under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk system.

Skills

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse

Excellent communication skills

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Understanding of multi-disciplinary working

Job description

Job summary

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Night Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton.

HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours – This is a bank role - 0 hour contract through Monday-Sunday Night shifts run from 20:00 to 08:00

Salary – £28.12 an hour

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.

Responsibilities

As aMental Health Nurseyour responsibilities will vary. You will

• You will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
• You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed
• You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge, as well as Open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals being managed under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk management system known as Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT).

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• NMC registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

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 youre 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)