As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) working in a prison setting, you play a crucial role in supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals. Every day brings unique challenges, but also the opportunity to make a real difference. Here's what a typical day might look like:

• Patient Visits: You’ll conduct regular check-ins with inmates to ensure their mental health needs are being met. Whether it’s one-on-one conversations or group sessions, you’re there to offer support and guidance.

• Administering Medication: You’ll ensure inmates receive their prescribed medications on time. Medication can be a critical part of mental health treatment, and your role ensures this is done accurately and safely.

• Building Trust and Understanding: In a prison environment, building trust is key. You’ll spend time talking to individuals, getting to know their conditions, and providing tailored care. By understanding their challenges, you help them on their path to recovery while keeping a close eye on any improvements or setbacks.

• Risk Assessments: Ensuring safety is a top priority. You’ll perform risk assessments to identify potential risks to inmates and others. By creating a secure environment, you help prevent harm and promote a healthier space for everyone involved.

What You'll Need for This Role:

• NMC Registration: You must be a fully registered mental health nurse through the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Experience in Community or Secure Settings: Previous experience, especially within a community or secure setting, is essential. You’ll need to be comfortable working with patients in a complex environment.

• Communication Skills: Strong communication is vital. You'll be speaking with inmates, prison staff, and other healthcare professionals, often in challenging situations.

• Independence and Teamwork: While much of your work will be done independently, collaboration with the wider healthcare team is crucial. You'll need to strike a balance between self-reliance and teamwork.

• Dedication to Care: Above all, you need to be fully committed to delivering the highest quality care to your patients, no matter the environment.

By stepping into this role, you’re not only a healthcare professional but also a source of hope and support for individuals facing significant challenges.

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you will get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the absolute best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities. Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it is a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on 020 3475 4175.

You could also send your CV to OTopbas@hg-mh.com to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

About us: Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them.

We will always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service.

What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you will never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.8 Google rating.

Oh, and we are also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For!