Night Mental Health Nurse

About The RoleSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFEMAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEDue to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Night Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton.HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.HoursThis is a bank role- 0 hour contract through Monday-SundayNight shifts run from 20:00 to 08:00Salary£28.12 an hourHow will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider teamCandidates 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.What you'll be doingAs a Mental Health Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You willYou will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressedYou will assess patient’s health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge, as well as Open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals being managed under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk management system known as Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT).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 Doesn’t Stop There… We Also OfferDiscounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat we'll look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe 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.Qualifications RequiredNMC registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of Continued Professional DevelopmentUnderstanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency workingA non-judgmental and compassionate approachExcellent communication skillsAlthough not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. xpwpeyx Secure 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 healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.