Band 6 Mental Health Nurse – Prison Cleared

Location:

West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£21 – £26 per hour + Umbrella

Type:

Temporary

Start Date: 

ASAP

Contract Period: 

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Atlantis Medical Ltd

Job ID:

131139713

Posted On: 

23 September 2024

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Staff Nurse (RMN) to join the dedicated healthcare team at one of the Trust in Midlands. This is a temporary role for approximately 12 weeks, providing an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing and rehabilitation of young offenders within a secure environment.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Band 6 RMN with Prison clearance and a strong understanding of working in secure settings. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to the inmate population, managing a caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs. This role requires expertise in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and the ability to work autonomously within a challenging environment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions for inmates.

* Managing complex and high-risk cases in line with prison protocols.

* Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including prison staff, psychologists, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.

* Contributing to the safe management and rehabilitation of inmates with mental health conditions.

* Adhering to safeguarding policies and maintaining the security of the institution.

Requirements:

* NMC registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).

* Prison clearance is essential.

* Experience in secure environments and working with offenders.

* Strong risk management and clinical reasoning skills.

* Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT.

* Newly qualified and Band 5 RMNs will not be considered due to the nature of the role.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced RMN to make a positive impact in a prison setting, providing vital mental health care to vulnerable individuals.

Please reply with your updated CV and reference number BS/17770/RMN1.

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