Prison Mental Health Team - Newly Qualified Nurse

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Newly Registered Nurse to join the Prison Mental Health Team at HMP Deerbolt near Barnard Castle. The role focuses on delivering mental health care to prisoners aged 18 and over, with supervision and development support in a secure setting.

Applicants may be eligible for UK Visas & Immigration Skilled Worker sponsorship if requirements are met; please assess eligibility before applying. The closing date is 01 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD).
• Recognised practice assessor/mentor or working towards within set timescale.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor within 6 months of probation.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care within mental health services.
• Assess needs and contribute to discharge planning.
• Coordinate and plan care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with patients with complex needs using a person-centred approach.

Skills

NMC Registration

Newly Registered Nurse

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Prison Mental Health Team - Newly Qualified Nurse

The closing date is 01 November 2026

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurseor a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of HMP Deerbolt Mental Health team , aservice that puts prisoners care first.

Deerbolt is a prison and young offender institution near Barnard Castle, County Durham for men aged 18 and over.

We're looking for a newly qualified mental health or Learning Disability nurse to join our team working in a rewarding environment where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

We'll provide you with a nurturing learning environment and allocation of a Clinical Supervisor and Professional Lead will support your development and success within the role. This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your career in Health and Justice Services who provide care across the Northeast region for prison and custody related Mental Health services.

You will have experience providing compassionate care within mental health services, as well as and a keen interest in understanding the criminal justice system. You will make on going assessment of need reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning. You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments.

You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach and have the ability to prioritise.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust