Prison Mental Health Nurse/Prison Learning Disability Nurse

Job overview

Are you a registered mental health or learning disability nurse? Have you thought about working within prison mental health services?

We have an exciting opportunity for Mental Health / LD Nurses to join our mental health team at HMP Full Sutton Category A (high security) men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York.

Prison environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing Clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for registered mental health / LD nurses whom have experience working within mental health services to join a team where you will get to develop a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions whilst delivering community based urgent and planned care / intervention to the prison population.

HM Prison Full Sutton is a Category A and B (high secure estate) men's prison in the village of Full Sutton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. HMP Full Sutton has operational capacity of 572 population. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust was awarded the mental health provision contracted from June 2024.

Main duties of the job

You will  be a Registered Mental Health / LD Nurse.  The team will be multi-disciplinary and the successful candidate will work collectively with senior clinical staff  to provide a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the challenges of a prison environment.

To deliver clinical assessment and intervention as dedicated provision for complex patients whilst supporting a whole prison approach. You will carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans, and providing evidence-based interventions alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team

You will be committed to a person-centered approach to your work and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly.  We are looking for skilled professionals who will thrive working in a busy environment in a well resourced team of multidisciplinary professionals, as well as alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services.

This includes opportunity to deliver training in conjunction with nurse consultant

Additionally, to the competency framework, we offer a comprehensive induction and workforce development plan with a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.

We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values.

We would welcome candidates to contact us to arrange a visit to the prison or an informal discussion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.