Prison MH Nurse – Hampshire – Band 6 Opportunity!

Job information

  • Location: Hampshire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing, Registered Mental Health Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £25.27 - 26.27 per hour
  • Published: May 19, 2025
Job reference: B6PRISON
Consultant: Hannah Chapman

Are you a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding locum role in Hampshire?
We have an excellent opportunity within a prison service offering strong pay, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference in secure healthcare.


Key Details:

  • Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse – Band 6

  • Location: Hampshire area

  • Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: TBC

  • Rate of Pay: £25.27 – £26.27 per hour

  • Contact: Hannah Chapman – 0203 475 4175 / hchapman@hg-mh.com


A Day in the Life of a Band 6 RMN in a Prison Setting:

Join a multidisciplinary healthcare team working within a secure environment to deliver vital mental health support to patients in custody. In this role, you will:

  • Conduct thorough mental health assessments and provide 1:1 interventions

  • Manage a caseload of service users with a variety of mental health needs

  • Support medication administration, crisis care, and safeguarding processes

  • Collaborate with prison officers, GPs, psychiatrists, and external agencies

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold best practice standards

This is an ideal opportunity for a Band 6 RMN with prior prison experience looking for a consistent and rewarding contract.


Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Current and valid NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse

  • Essential: Active prison clearance and previous custodial healthcare experience

  • Strong understanding of secure mental health services and clinical risk

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The contract is initially for 3 months ongoing, with a high likelihood of extension based on performance and service need.


Interested in bringing your expertise into a secure setting?

Contact Hannah Chapman today at 0203 475 4175 or email hchapman@hg-mh.com to apply or learn more.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer is a trusted UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles. We work across NHS and private services, connecting mental health professionals with high-quality, flexible opportunities.

The benefits of working with us:
✔ Quick and simple registration
✔ Bi-weekly payroll and excellent locum rates
✔ Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field
✔ Access to exclusive roles across the UK
✔ CV support, application guidance & discounted CPD


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