Prison Cleared Registered Mental Health Nurse - Lowdham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lowdham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in health and social care is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse with prison clearance for a full-time position at Lowdham Grange. This role involves delivering effective mental health care in a secure environment, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have experience in forensic settings and a strong commitment to patient care. Competitive pay rates apply.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Enhanced pay rates

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Current prison clearance (Security Vetting) is required.
• Experience in mental health care, particularly in forensic, secure, or acute settings.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality in care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective mental health care to adult male prisoners.
• Conduct thorough mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medication.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Risk evaluations

Crisis intervention

Evidence-based interventions

Working with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC pin

Job description

Prison Cleared Registered Mental Health Nurse

Locum Job Opportunity: Prison Cleared Registered Mental Health Nurse
Setting: Prison Mental Health, Lowdham Grange, UK
Pay Rate: £26.00 – £37.00 hourly
Working Pattern: Full-time (08:00–16:00/18:00)
Contract: Ongoing

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid prison clearance to join the dedicated team at Lowdham Grange. Offering full-time hours and competitive pay, this role allows you to thrive in a secure, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding environment.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible locum work allows you to tailor your schedule and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Enhanced pay rates that reflect the specialist nature of prison mental health services.
• Full-time hours ensure continuity and impact in your role.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable experience and expanding your professional network.

Job Purpose

To deliver safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care to adult male prisoners in a secure setting, while maintaining the highest clinical and security standards.

What You Will Do

1. Clinical Care:
   • Conduct thorough mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
   • Develop and implement tailored care plans.
   • Provide evidence-based interventions for a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, psychosis, and self-harm.
   • Administer and monitor psychiatric medication.
   • Deliver crisis intervention and rapid-response care when needed.
2. Security & Risk Management:
   • Adhere strictly to all prison security protocols.
   • Conduct ongoing risk assessments, with a focus on suicide prevention and behavioural risks.
   • Accurately document and report clinical incidents in line with NHS and prison governance policies.
   • Work in close coordination with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, substance misuse specialists, and prison officers.
   • Attend and contribute to clinical handovers and multi-agency case conferences.
   • In senior roles, supervise junior staff and coordinate nursing care delivery.
3. Professional Development:
   • Maintain NMC registration and comply with the Nursing Code of Conduct.
   • Participate in clinical supervision, CPD, and mandatory training.
   • Support ongoing service improvements and contribute to audits and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC pin.
• Current prison clearance (Security Vetting).
• Experience in mental health care, particularly in forensic, secure, or acute settings.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality in care.
• Knowledge of forensic mental health and trauma-informed care.
• Familiarity with prison healthcare systems and national guidance.
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into Nurse-in-Charge responsibilities.

Key Attributes

Calm, resilient, and adaptable in complex and high-pressure environments.

Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and professional in all interactions.

Team-oriented yet confident working independently.

Why Work in Lowdham Grange?

Located in Nottinghamshire’s scenic countryside, Lowdham Grange offers a unique combination of natural beauty and professional opportunity. The welcoming local community and vibrant culture make it an excellent place to work and live. Enjoy the balance of purpose-driven work and a relaxed lifestyle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a leading, award-winning recruitment agency with a strong reputation in health and social care. With over 1,000 reviews and an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, we are committed to finding you rewarding locum opportunities tailored to your skills and goals.

Ready to apply your clinical expertise in a truly unique setting? Apply now to take the next step in your mental health nursing career.