NR216255 - Mental Health Nurse - Prison Nursing

NHS Grampian; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse is available with NHS Grampian, joining a dynamic Prison Nursing team. The role involves delivering healthcare in a challenging environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Attractive relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or primary care setting required.
• Demonstrated effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine clinics within the Health Centre and Residential Prison Halls.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health team and Scottish Prison Service.
• Work autonomously while managing the demands of a busy prison environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Resilience

Coping skills

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join our new and dynamic NHS Prison Nursing team.

We are rebuilding a robust team with opportunities to develop a strong nursing service within the evolving prison environment.

This role involves delivering routine clinics within the Health Centre and Residential Prison Halls, collaborating with the multidisciplinary health team and the Scottish Prison Service.

Applicants should have experience working in a hospital or primary care setting, with effective communication skills. The role requires autonomous working and teamwork within an MDT, with rewarding challenges and development opportunities.

The prison environment is busy and demanding, requiring resilience and coping skills.

The position involves shift work: 10.5-hour shifts from 06:30 to 18:00 and 09:45 to 21:30, Monday to Sunday, with no night shifts.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful candidates.