Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Prison Band 5 RMN Various Locations

The closing date is 04 September 2025

Job summary

Trust bank is looking to recruit experienced nurses to the bank for our prisons. See list of locations below

  • HMP Featherstone
  • HMP Swinfen Hall
  • HMP Brinsford
  • HMP Oakwood
  • HMP Hewell
  • HMP Drake Hall
  • HMP Dovegate
  • HMP Werringtom
  • HMP Stoke Heath
  • HMP Stafford
  • HMP Long Lartin

We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if made via the website.*

*This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.*

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced based interventions required including health promotion within a prison environment.

To be responsible for the appropriate risk assessment of service users, providing effective advice, guidance and decision making process, seeking support and guidance where necessary.

Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the care coordination approach.

To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatment including the custody storage and administration of drugs.

Professional

To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation and for patient benefit.

Responsible as per NMC guidelines to participate in the trust supervision and appraisal process, identifying mandatory professional, personal development and training needs. To demonstrate compliance with Inclusion mandatory training.

To practice within the NMC code of professional conduct and ensure that registration is maintained and to comply with NMC Revalidation.

Responsible for ensuring record keeping is maintained adhering to NMC guidelines and trust guidelines.

Responsible for raising risks/incidents and adhering to reporting via internal and external systems where required (Safeguard MPFT/Datix PPG)

About us

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

You will need prison clearance or be willing to go through the vetting process

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Enhancements at weekends and nights

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-BANK-25-7434586

Job locations

Various Prisons

Wolverhampton

WV10 7PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

see attached job description

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Job description

Job responsibilities

see attached job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Any relevant training / Qualification in associated field oCBT oMotivational Interviewing oBrief solution focussed therapy

Skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of criminal justice field

Experience

Essential

  • Assessment skills, case management skills & the ability to work under pressure.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of good nursing practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Any relevant training / Qualification in associated field oCBT oMotivational Interviewing oBrief solution focussed therapy

Skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of criminal justice field

Experience

Essential

  • Assessment skills, case management skills & the ability to work under pressure.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of good nursing practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Prisons

Wolverhampton

WV10 7PU


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Prisons

Wolverhampton

WV10 7PU


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operations

Jade Rolls

jade.rolls@mpft.nhs.uk

03007907000

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Enhancements at weekends and nights

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-BANK-25-7434586

Job locations

Various Prisons

Wolverhampton

WV10 7PU


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