Prison Mental Health Nurse

Client Name: NHS Lothian

Role: Band 5 Mental Health Nurse -Prison experience

Rates: £17.45-£34.90

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a RMN, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

In the role of a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) at HMP Edinburgh, you would be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive care programs for prisoners with mental health needs within a prison setting. This involves assessing, planning, and implementing individual care plans, providing emergency and anticipatory care, and managing your own caseload. You'll also work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build relationships with external organizations and the local communitiny

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.
• Prison induction and PPT training

Patient focus

If you are ready to demonstrate your nursing skills and passion for patient care in this Band 5 Registered Nurse role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.