Band 6 Prison Rmn - Mental Health Team in Wandsworth, London

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Band 6 Prison RMN – Mental Health Team

Location: HMP Wandsworth, Heathfield Road, London, SW18 3HU
Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (Full-time)

About the Role

We are seeking a prison-cleared Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the mental health team at HMP Wandsworth. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, delivering high-quality care to patients within the prison system.

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and providing mental health nursing care, supporting patients with complex needs, and contributing to a safe and effective healthcare environment. This ongoing position provides a structured Monday-to-Friday schedule and the opportunity to develop unique skills in a specialised setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care within the prison environment.

• Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and administer medications and treatments.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.

• Undertake risk assessments and implement management strategies to maintain a safe environment.

• Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their professional development.

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in line with prison regulations and professional standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects as required.

About You

You will be a registered mental health nurse with current prison clearance and experience in mental health nursing. You should be confident working in a secure environment, with strong clinical, communication, and risk-management skills.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Current prison clearance to work within HMP Wandsworth.

• Experience in mental health nursing, ideally within forensic, secure, or community settings.

• Excellent assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive hourly rate of £28.00.

• Full-time, structured working hours (Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00).

• £350 referral bonus for recommending a prison-cleared candidate.*

• Gain unique professional experience within a secure prison healthcare environment.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

• Work in London with excellent transport links and access to cultural and social amenities.

About HMP Wandsworth

HMP Wandsworth is one of the largest prisons in the UK, offering a dynamic and challenging working environment. Working here provides unique opportunities to develop specialised skills in mental health nursing within a secure setting.

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