Night Senior Mental Health Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join their team at HMP Lewes. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a challenging environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing essential care and support to remand prisoners while benefiting from comprehensive training and career development opportunities. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their nursing career in a unique setting. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System support

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK permanently.
• Experience in mental health nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to remand prisoners with mental health needs.
• Work on a rota basis, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

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

Due to HMP Lewes holding remand prisoners, we do require staff to work on a rota basis. You may be asked to work nights, bank holidays, and weekends; however, if you are looking for flexibility, we can discuss this at the interview stage.

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

You’ll receive an annual salary of up to £49,770 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

1. Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
2. Competency framework
3. Regional and national career development opportunities
4. Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
5. Support from the wider team

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.