Prison Nurse

Staff Partners Mental Health; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to deliver high-quality mental health care in secure environments. Ideal candidates will possess RMN qualifications, current NMC registration, and relevant prison experience. The position offers excellent hourly rates, flexible shift options including ADHOC and block bookings, and a supportive work environment. Join a reputable team dedicated to providing care in custodial settings.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates

Weekly pay

Flexible shift options

Dedicated specialist consultant

Ongoing training and support

Excellent referral bonus

Qualifications

• RMN Qualified Status with current NMC registration required.
• Experience working within a prison, secure, or forensic environment essential.
• Strong understanding of mental health legislation and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred mental health care in a prison or secure environment.
• Conduct mental health assessments, triage, and screenings.
• Administer medications according to secure setting protocols.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Risk management

Ability to work in secure environments

Flexibility

Education

RMN Qualified Status

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Staff Partners are currently looking for Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) with a passion for delivering high-quality mental health care in a secure environment.

We are supporting a number of prison healthcare services across the West Midlands. At Staff Partners, we have nationwide contracts with well-established and highly regarded providers delivering healthcare in custodial settings. Due to increasing demand, we are looking for experienced, reliable, and professional RMNs to begin picking up shifts as soon as possible.

Both ADHOC shifts and Block Bookings are available. We offer a quick, easy, and completely free compliance process.

Please note: Applicants must have relevant prison, secure, or forensic experience. Candidates without secure environment experience may not be considered.

Main Duties

• Deliver patient-centred mental health care in a prison or secure environment
• Conduct mental health assessments, triage, and screenings
• Administer medications in line with secure setting protocols
• Support patients with complex mental health needs, including risk management and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with prison staff and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Safeguard patients and follow clinical governance standards

You will have

• RMN Qualified Status
• Current NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Registration
• Experience working within a prison, secure, or forensic environment
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding, and risk assessment
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in secure and challenging environments
• Flexibility and a positive “can do” attitude

Why work with Staff Partners

• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• As many shifts as you would like
• Be the first to hear about available shifts – we are preferred suppliers to many sites
• Block bookings available
• A free, fast-track, and easy registration process
• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Ongoing training and support
• Excellent referral bonus

For more information or to have a confidential chat about how we can help, please contact Staff Partners