Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Rye Hill, a category BPrison located in Rugby.
HMP Rye Hill has a capacity of 660 males after 18+. The Mental Health team consists of mental health clinical lead, 4 mental health nurses psychologist and psychiatrist and mental heath prescriber and a assistant psychologist. Hours: This is a permanent role based on 37.5 hours per week Monday - Sunday. 8am - 6pm covering various shiftsSalary
This position is fulltime, youll receive an annual salary between £43000 - £46000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
- How will we support you?
- 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
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Senor Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan
- Seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
- You will play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
- You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.
- Evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
- Building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.
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.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- 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
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups 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
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required:
- 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.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,000 to £46,000 a year Between £43000 - £46000 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
11857
Job locations
HMP Rye Hill
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 8SZ
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Rye Hill
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 8SZ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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