Prison Mental Health Nurse

Job summary This vacancy is open to Band 5 Registered Nurses with a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience and successful completion of preceptorship. It is a developmental post with progression to Band 6 upon meeting the criteria within the Band 6 job description and competency framework specific to Health & Justice Services. HMP Millsike are looking for Mental Health Nurses / Clinical Leads to provide mental health care to patients. The role will be responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services within HMP Millsike, working as part of a stepped care model. You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicate treatment options, initiate supportive care plans and provide evidence‑based interventions alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job Candidates will work across urgent and planned services to develop knowledge, skills and experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as an ability to work under pressure and with initiative. We are looking for clinicians who will thrive working in a busy environment amongst a well‑resourced team of multidisciplinary professionals, as well as alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services. About us HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the government's drive to cut reoffending. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust were recently awarded the Mental Health Service contract to begin delivering services in April 2025. Our Journey to Change sets out why we do what we do, the kind of organisation we want to be and the three big goals we're committing to. It was co‑created with patients, carers, colleagues and partners. What do we want to achieve? We want people to lead their best possible lives. Our values: The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time. We are committed to three big goals: to co‑create a great experience for our patients, carers and families; to co‑create a great experience for our colleagues; to be a great partner. We offer a comprehensive induction, robust supervision arrangements and training opportunities, enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence‑based practices. Job details Date posted: 21 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number: 346-FMH-143-25-A Job locations: HMP Millsike, Moor Lane, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1FZ Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities. 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 and arrange a visit to the prison or an informal discussion. Person Specification Qualification – Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale). Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent). Desirable Post‑graduate qualification in a relevant area. Experience – Essential Working with people with mental ill health. Experience – Desirable Working in a person‑centred therapeutic organisation. Working in a community setting. Working in forensic mental health services. Working in a prison setting. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi‑disciplinary team. Working in partnership with other agencies. Skills – Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Undertake lead professional and care co‑ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale). Manage own time and prioritise effectively. Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision (within agreed timescale). Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust HMP Millsike, Moor Lane, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1FZ Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr