Prison Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Sanctuary Personnel; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking Prison Cleared Mental Health Nurses for a locum opportunity in Northumberland. This position offers a minimum three-month full-time contract at HMP Northumberland and HMP Full Sutton, focusing on mental health assessments and patient care. Candidates must have CAT A or CTC clearance and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay: £32 per hour

Locum flexibility

Diverse experience within prison healthcare

Qualifications

• Must be Prison-cleared RMN with CAT A or CTC clearance.
• Available for a minimum three-month full-time contract.
• Ability to work in a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments for inmates.
• Provide continued support and treatment for patients.
• Administer medications and monitor their effects.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Calling all Prison Cleared Mental Health Nurses (RMN) in Northumberland — we have a locum opportunity for a minimum three-month full-time contract at HMP Northumberland and HMP Full Sutton. If you are cleared to work in prisons and have CAT A or CTC clearance for the HMP Full Sutton role, we want to hear from you.

What you will do

• Conduct mental health assessments for inmates and develop personalised care plans
• Provide continued support and treatment for patients experiencing mental health issues
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams for the best patient outcomes
• Administer medications and monitor their effects
• Conduct health education sessions to promote mental well-being
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records
• Offer crisis intervention when necessary
• Advise and collaborate with prison staff regarding inmates with mental health needs

Requirements

• Prison-cleared RMN with CAT A clearance or CTC clearance for HMP Full Sutton
• Available for a minimum three-month full-time contract
• Ability to work in the prison environment and make a positive impact on patient care
• Flexible to work in Northumberland region

Benefits and details

• Competitive pay: £32 per hour (agency/locum)
• Locum flexibility and control over your schedule
• Opportunities to gain diverse experience within prison healthcare

Note: This description focuses on the prison-cleared RMN opportunity at HMP Northumberland and HMP Full Sutton. Other postings and locations mentioned in the original text have been removed to maintain clarity and relevance.