Mental Health Nurse With Prision Clearance looking for your next role? You have found it! 

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Band 6 Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team within a prison setting in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a challenging and dynamic environment, with the chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of individuals in the criminal justice system.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and want to contribute to improving healthcare within a prison environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Here are the top-level details:

Job Title: Band 6 Nurse – Prison Healthcare Team
Location: Kent
Duration: Locum, Full-Time
Schedule: Shift Rota (including nights, weekends, and public holidays)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £30+ph

A Day in the Life in a Prison Healthcare Team:

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals within the prison. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, ensuring the physical and mental health needs of prisoners are met effectively and efficiently. The role involves working with patients who may have complex needs, including those with mental health issues, substance misuse, chronic conditions, and acute health problems.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting health assessments and triaging prisoners to ensure their health needs are appropriately managed.
• Administering medications and providing clinical interventions as required.
• Managing and supporting prisoners with long-term health conditions, acute illnesses, and mental health issues.
• Supporting the delivery of primary care services, including general health assessments, wound care, and health promotion activities.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, mental health professionals, and social workers to deliver comprehensive care.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Providing education and support to prisoners regarding their health and well-being.
• Ensuring the highest standards of clinical governance and compliance with healthcare policies and procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Current and valid registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) as a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN).
• Significant post-registration experience, preferably in a healthcare setting such as prisons, forensic, or community nursing.
• Strong clinical skills and experience in managing complex care needs, including both physical and mental health conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of prison healthcare protocols, safeguarding procedures, and risk management.
• Understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals in the criminal justice system and a commitment to promoting their health and well-being.

Desirable:

• Experience in substance misuse, mental health, or forensic nursing.
• Prison healthcare experience or experience working in secure settings.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications (e.g., substance misuse, mental health nursing).

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’ll 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 very 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’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on 0203 475 4175.

You could also send your CV to cmccoy@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’ll 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’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For…