Prison Staff Nurse (RMN / RGN)

AESN Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AESN Limited is seeking a Band 6 Prison Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality physical and mental health care within a secure custodial setting in Newport. You will triage patients, manage emergencies, and support mental health and substance misuse recovery programs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires active NMC registration (RMN or RGN), prison clearance, and experience in secure environments or acute mental health settings, with a commitment to NHSi Framework

Qualifications

• Active NMC Registration (RMN or RGN)
• Prison Clearance required
• Experience in secure environments or acute mental health settings preferred
• Compliance with NHSi Framework standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial healthcare screenings and risk assessments for new admissions.
• Deliver mental health and clinical interventions for patients with complex needs.
• Administer medication safely per trust policies and prison guidelines.
• Respond to medical emergencies and self-harm incidents.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to maintain care plans.

Skills

NMC Registration

Prison Clearance

Experience in secure environments

NHSi Framework compliance

Job description

Role Overview

The Band 6 Prison Staff Nurse works within a secure custodial environment to deliver high-quality physical and mental health nursing care to residents. You will be responsible for triaging patients, managing emergency situations, conducting health assessments, and supporting mental health and substance misuse recovery programs within the prison establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial healthcare screenings and risk assessments for new admissions into the prison establishment.
• Deliver evidence-based mental health and clinical interventions tailored to patients with complex needs, personality disorders, or neurodiverse conditions.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with trust policies and prison security guidelines.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, acute distress, and self-harm incidents across the wings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including prison staff, GPs, psychiatrists, and substance misuse teams to maintain care plans.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Registration: Active NMC Registration (Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMN or Registered General Nurse / RGN).
• Security Clearance: Valid Prison Clearance required.
• Experience: Previous experience working within secure environments, offender healthcare, or acute mental health settings preferred.
• Compliance: Compliance with NHSi Framework standards