Senior Mental Health Nurse

NHS

  • Wetherby, West Yorkshire
  • £42,094-47,466 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.HMP Wealstun is a male prison with a capacity for 832. We are looking for a a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join a team of around 12 to help support patients with Mental Health needs, ideal candidate would have experience working in a secure environment and be able to work independently.Hours Working 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600, with 1 weekend in 4 SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport 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.Main duties of the jobAs 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 usThe 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. Qualifications
  • 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.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£42,094 to £47,466 a year £42094-47466 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12483-1Job locationsThorp ArchWetherbyWest YorkshireLS23 7AZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.HMP Wealstun is a male prison with a capacity for 832. We are looking for a a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join a team of around 12 to help support patients with Mental Health needs, ideal candidate would have experience working in a secure environment and be able to work independently.Hours Working 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600, with 1 weekend in 4 SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.HMP Wealstun is a male prison with a capacity for 832. We are looking for a a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join a team of around 12 to help support patients with Mental Health needs, ideal candidate would have experience working in a secure environment and be able to work independently.Hours Working 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600, with 1 weekend in 4 SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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