Night Senior Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Lewes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to make a significant impact within a secure environment. This role, based at HMP Lewes, involves leading a dedicated team to provide high-quality mental health services, ensuring compassionate care for patients. With a focus on professional development and support, you will be at the forefront of delivering essential healthcare services while embracing the values of respect and integrity. If you are a driven professional looking to contribute to meaningful change in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current professional qualification (NMC).
• Experience in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver nurse-led services.
• Assess health needs using evidence-based frameworks.
• Respond to emergency situations and make clinical judgments.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Clinical Judgement

Risk Assessment

Compassionate Care

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Continued Professional Development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse role at HMP Lewes. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison located near the centre of Lewes, a historic town just a 5-minute walk away.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our team at HMP Lewes. The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, with shifts from 7pm to 7:30am, on a pattern of 3 shifts per week for three weeks, and 4 shifts in the fourth week.

Salary: Up to £52,259 per annum, 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
• Access to our bespoke Learning Management System
• Support from the wider team

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 of the job

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions
• Undertake medication rounds and dispense controlled medication
• Respond to emergency situations
• Assess patients and undertake reception screening
• Assess health needs using evidence-based frameworks and perform risk assessments
• Assess physical and mental health of prisoners on admission and during custody for appropriate referrals
• Make clinical judgments regarding immediate and long-term treatment needs

Career development & benefits

We offer opportunities for internal and external development, plus benefits such as discounts on shopping and leisure activities, professional growth support, and 24/7 employee assistance helpline.

About us

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

Our core values include treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement together. We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals aligned with our vision for equitable healthcare access.

Qualifications required

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health), current professional qualification (NMC)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience with multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
• Compassionate, non-judgmental approach
• Understanding of mental health policy, clinical governance, NICE standards

Job description & responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification by clicking the apply button. The role involves leading mental health services within a secure environment, ensuring high-quality care, and supporting staff and patients effectively.