Bank Mental Health Nurse – Category C Prison at Badersfield, Norwich
Role Summary
Working with a multi‑disciplinary team to provide comprehensive mental health care within the secure environment of HMP Bure.
Hours
Monday to Sunday – 08:00 to 18:00
Salary
£23.83 per hour during weekdays, £25.68 per hour during weekends.
How We Support You

Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
Support from the wider team

Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK and will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities

Work within a multi‑disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have experienced trauma.
Assess patients’ health needs using an evidence‑based framework and risk assess using sound clinical knowledge.
Provide advice and support to individuals and manage a case load of patients.
Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required.
Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders to inspire excellence.

Career Development
We offer both internal and external opportunities for development and learning.
Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

About Practice Plus Group
The Health in Justice team makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.
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.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Requirements

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience working with patients face‑to‑face who have complex mental health conditions.
Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work, and awareness of substance misuse.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.
Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop existing skills and learn daily in an ever‑changing environment, this could be the right opportunity.
Seniority Level

Entry Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care

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