Occupational Health Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

Unlock your best work life and make a difference to every life.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a Category C Men's Prison located in Stretton, Rutland.

In this role you’ll work with a multi‑disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

• Monday to Sunday – various shifts
• 8:00 – 16:00
• 9:00 – 17:00
• 8:30 – 16:30
• 7:30 – 17:30

• Weekdays – £23.85
• Weekends – £25.68
• Bank Holidays – £30.82

• 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

• Carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options
• Undertaking medication rounds and assessing and treating patients who may have experienced trauma and who may be distressed
• Assessing patients’ health needs using an evidence‑based framework and conducting risk assessments using sound clinical knowledge
• Providing advice, support, and information to individuals and managing a case load of patients
• Delivering non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Monitoring therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required
• Forging strong links with partners and stakeholders to inspire excellence
• Promoting best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence‑based care
• Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi‑disciplinary teams and supporting each other

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.

• 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

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

Our 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

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse – NMC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of working with patients face‑to‑face who have complex mental health conditions
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse

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

All candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required, and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 applies.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Practice Plus Group

2 Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD

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

Contract: Bank

Duration: 1 year

Working pattern: Flexible working

Salary: £23.83 to £23.83 an hour (£23.83 per hour)

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Reference number: 13147