Registered Mental Health Nurse - Prison Cleared Team - Uttoxeter - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A reputable healthcare agency is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Staff Nurse for a full-time role at HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter. This position involves managing a caseload of service users with mental health needs, conducting assessments, and providing exceptional care. Competitive pay of £26.00 per hour is offered, along with a stable work schedule and opportunities for professional growth in a unique healthcare setting.

Benefits

Stable work schedule

Invaluable experience in a prison setting

Competitive hourly rate

Collaborative work environment

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within the prison service.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and devise care plans.
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of service users with various mental health needs.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Deliver exceptional mental health care across all pathways.
• Coordinate care effectively and maintain clinical notes.
• Establish strong working relationships with healthcare teams.

Skills

Current Prison Clearance

Independent working in secure environment

Mental health caseload management

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse – Prison Cleared Team

We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Staff Nurse (RMN) to join our team at HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter for ASAP start – 12‑week placement. This exciting opportunity offers a salary of £26.00 per hour for a full‑time position, from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. Ideal candidates will have recent prison experience and current prison clearance, enabling them to thrive in this dynamic and challenging role within a secure environment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full‑time hours ensure a stable work schedule, allowing you to plan your personal time effectively.
• Gain invaluable experience working in a specialised setting such as a prison, an environment that enriches your professional growth.
• Competitive hourly rate helps you earn well while expanding your professional portfolio.
• Collaborative work environment where you will liaise with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing your teamwork skills.
• Access to on‑going training opportunities, keeping your skills sharp and up‑to‑date.

What you will do:

• Manage your own caseload of service users with various mental health needs, providing tailored support and care.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and devise individual care plans focused on specialist interventions and risk management.
• Deliver exceptional mental health care across wellbeing, primary, and secondary care pathways.
• Establish strong working relationships with internal prison healthcare teams and external agencies, ensuring cohesive care delivery and continuity.
• Coordinate care effectively, maintain accurate clinical notes, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and safety within the secure environment.

Requirements:

• Current Prison Clearance
• Worked within the prison service in the last 12 months
• Ability to work independently within a secure environment
• Experience managing a mental health caseload, including assessments, interventions, reviews, and multidisciplinary collaboration

About the Role:

As a Senior Mental Health Nurse within HMP Dovegate, you will leverage your expertise to impact the lives of those in the criminal justice system, providing crucial support and contributing to improved mental health outcomes. Your experience in managing mental health caseloads will be invaluable, allowing you to operate independently and confidently in a secure setting.

Living and working at HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter offers a unique lifestyle opportunity, where your professional skills in mental health are both needed and appreciated. Engage in a role that not only challenges your clinical skills but also places you at the heart of transformative health care within the prison system. Within this community‑focused environment, you will make a tangible difference every day, supported by a passionate and experienced team.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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