Senior Mental Health Nurse

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 Highpoint, a category C Prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk. The Primary Care team consists of a team of 15 which include Senior Primary Care Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Non-Medical Prescribers.

Highpoint is spilt into 2 sites, the North Building has around 390 males and the South Building has around 950 males. Both sites have designated Healthcare Departments which you will be based in.

Highpoint Prison offers

• Free on-site gym.
• Free parking.
• Career Development / Training opportunities .

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service 37.5 hours per week.
• 08:00-17:00
• Weekends on a rota
• 4 week rolling rota
• Open to discuss lower hours

*Please note transport by car is recommended due to location of the prison.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £43,609 - £49,175 per annum- depending on experience.

Benefits:

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.

Up to 4% pension contribution

Up to 4 weeks occupation sick pay

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 Senior Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• 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.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

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.

• Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary 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: 24 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £43,609 to £49,175 a year £43,609-49,175 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 14771-2
• Job locations: Stradishall, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9YG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 Highpoint, a category C Prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk. The Primary Care team consists of a team of 15 which include Senior Primary Care Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Non-Medical Prescribers.

Highpoint is spilt into 2 sites, the North Building has around 390 males and the South Building has around 950 males. Both sites have designated Healthcare Departments which you will be based in.

Highpoint Prison offers

• Free on-site gym.
• Free parking.
• Career Development / Training opportunities .

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service 37.5 hours per week.
• 08:00-17:00
• Weekends on a rota
• 4 week rolling rota
• Open to discuss lower hours

*Please note transport by car is recommended due to location of the prison.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £43,609 - £49,175 per annum- depending on experience.

Benefits:

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.

Up to 4% pension contribution

Up to 4 weeks occupation sick pay

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.