Senior Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Rugby; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse for HMP Onley in Rugby. This full-time role requires managing patients' mental health needs in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must be HCPC/NMC registered nurses with mental health experience. The position offers up to £48,118 per annum and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health patient group.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients' mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to nursing strategy and provide evidence-based care.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Participate in patient care planning and evaluation.

Skills

Experience in mental health settings

Collaborative work in multi-disciplinary environments

Evidence of continued professional development

Education

HCPC / NMC registered nurse

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 at HMP Onley, a Category C Prison located in Rugby. There is on-site parking, on-site gym, and plenty of training and development opportunities.

Hours
37.5 hours per week, 3‑week rolling rota (8‑4 / 8:30‑4:30, 1 day on weekends)

Salary
Full time, annual salary up to £48,118 per 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, bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs, support from the wider team.

Legal requirements

Candidates must have a legal right to work. The role will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of patients' mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision: provide evidence‑based care, seek and act on patient feedback to personalise care.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Actively participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following policies and procedures, always considering safeguarding.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• HCPC / NMC registered nurse.
• Experience in mental health settings, with knowledge and understanding of this patient group.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

Ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment, though not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/