NHS

Senior Mental Health Nurse

Practice Plus Group · Newmarket, CB8 9YG

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a category C Prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk. The Primary Care team consists of a team of 15 which include Senior Primary Care Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Non-Medical Prescribers.

Highpoint is spilt into 2 sites, the North Building has around 390 males and the South Building has around 950 males. Both sites have designated Healthcare Departments which you will be based in.

Highpoint Prison offers

  • Free on-site gym.
  • Free parking.
  • Career Development / Training opportunities .

Hours:

  • Monday - Sunday service 37.5 hours per week.
  • 08:00-17:00
  • Weekends on a rota
  • 4 week rolling rota
  • Open to discuss lower hours

*Please note transport by car is recommended due to location of the prison.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £43,609 - £49,175 per annum- depending on experience.

Benefits:

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.

Up to 4% pension contribution

Up to 4 weeks occupation sick pay

Support from the wider team

Candidates 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.

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