Senior Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Mental Health Nurse to join the Mental Health team at HMP Leeds, a men's prison. This full-time position involves providing high-quality mental health care by assessing and managing patients' needs collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should possess a Mental Health Nursing qualification, demonstrate a non-judgmental approach, and ideally have experience in secure settings. Join us to make a significant difference in healthcare access for all.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Understanding of mental health policies.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage caseload of patients and assess their needs.
• Deliver patient-centered evidence-based care.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team atHMP Leeds, acategory B men's Prison located inGloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.

An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working Monday - Friday, workingweekends and bank holidays,no nights

Salary

This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As aSenior Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Work in our integrated mental health team and be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
• You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
• You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to;Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• You will play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications Registered nurse Mental Health Current professional qualification (NMC) Evidence of Continued Professional Development Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Understanding of mental health policy including clinical governance and the quality and outcomes framework, along with national standards such as NICE Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively.

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,094 to £47,466 a year up to £46200 per annum depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12214-2

Job locations

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

Job description Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team atHMP Leeds, acategory B men's Prison located inGloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.

An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working Monday - Friday, workingweekends and bank holidays,no nights

Salary

This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Job description Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team atHMP Leeds, acategory B men's Prison located inGloucester Terrace in the Armley area of Leeds in West Yorkshire.

An integrated and friendly team who really value strong culture and ensuring everyone in the current team and new starters all carry and hold the same PPG values. Lots of opportunity to develop and become more specialist in Health in Justice.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working Monday - Friday, workingweekends and bank holidays,no nights

Salary

This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)