# Senior Mental Health Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-mental-health-nurse/1947a5e8-0bb8-40ce-a9e7-94979600ad51 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-mental-health-nurse/1947a5e8-0bb8-40ce-a9e7-94979600ad51.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Kettering - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T11:22:08.555Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Northamptonshire/Nottingham/Northamptonshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Secured_Services/Secured_Services-v8107714 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8107714?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Join Team NHFT as a Senior Mental Health Nurse and help deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals within a secure environment. At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we’re proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC. We’re committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff. Rewards and Benefits Excellent Learning and Development opportunities Free parking on Trust sites Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. ### Main duties of the job About the Role Based at HMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B men’s prison, you’ll be a core member of a dynamic mental health team delivering a comprehensive service that spans both primary and secondary care. You’ll: - Provide safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care - Support the Matron for Mental Health in service development - Act as a role model for dignity, respect, and compassion - Work collaboratively with prison staff and external agencies - Hold a caseload and contribute to triage, care planning, and risk management ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document. ## Job Details Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Join Team NHFT as a Senior Mental Health Nurse and help deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals within a secure environment. At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we’re proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC. We’re committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff. Rewards and Benefits Excellent Learning and Development opportunities Free parking on Trust sites Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. ## Job Description About the Role Based at HMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B men’s prison, you’ll be a core member of a dynamic mental health team delivering a comprehensive service that spans both primary and secondary care. You’ll: Provide safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care Support the Matron for Mental Health in service development Act as a role model for dignity, respect, and compassion Work collaboratively with prison staff and external agencies Hold a caseload and contribute to triage, care planning, and risk management ## Responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and complex needs **Desirable** - - Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and CPA ### Experience **Essential** - - Experience in risk assessment and caseload management **Desirable** - - Experience in substance misuse, dual diagnosis, or trauma-informed care ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Registered Mental Health Nurse with a degree or diploma **Desirable** - - Mentorship qualification and leadership training ### Security Vetting **Essential** - Application evidences 3 years of continuous UK residency ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10402476) - [your guide to nhft (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3047) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.