Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse

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Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse

Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 4AX

Payrate: £30 Hourly

Contract : 3 Months - Full-time

Working Hours: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm , 09:00 am - 05:00 pm (including a 30-minute break)

Ready to step into a unique and intriguing career adventure? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact as a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse within HMP Swaleside. You will enjoy a competitive hourly rate of £30 per hour, and you will be engaging with a variety of mental health conditions in a challenging and dynamic environment. Working full-time, from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm, you'll be a part of a multidisciplinary team helping to ensure the well-being of individuals within the prison service over an exciting 3-month contract.

Perks and benefits:

- Competitive hourly rate of £30 per hour. You will be compensated fairly for your expertise and dedication, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care.

- Opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic forensic healthcare environment, providing you with an unmatched experience that enriches your nursing career in new ways.

- Gain invaluable experience in prison mental health nursing, enhancing your skills in risk assessment and crisis management, crucial for any aspiring mental health professional.

- Support for continuing professional development through training and supervision. You'll have access to a plethora of opportunities to advance your skills and competencies.

- A role that offers variety and excitement, ensuring no two days are ever the same.

Job Purpose:

As a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality mental health care in HMP Swaleside. Your clinical expertise and compassionate care approach will be essential for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for prisoners with varying mental health needs in this fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments for prisoners with diverse psychiatric conditions.

- Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients and the wider healthcare team.

- Deliver evidence-based interventions, including psychological therapies and medication management, as appropriate.

- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies, and support for prisoners experiencing acute mental health distress.

- Administer and monitor prescribed medications, ensuring adherence to prison and NHS policies.

- Liaise effectively with prison staff, social services, and external healthcare providers to ensure seamless care for patients.

- Advocate for service users, promoting recovery-focused and person-centred approaches to care.

Essential Requirements:

- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration.

- Experience working in forensic, custodial, or secure mental health settings.

- Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Requirements:

- Experience in substance misuse, self-harm reduction, or personality disorder management.

- Training in CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.

HMP Swaleside offers a truly unique setting with the Isle of Sheppey's rural beauty offering an inviting backdrop to your professional journey. This role not only provides dynamic work but also a chance to explore and appreciate everything this fascinating location has to offer. Make your next career move to HMP Swaleside, where every day is a rewarding adventure.

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