London, Greater London, England
Health, Nursing
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
15/04/2025
13/05/2025
Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 In-Reach Mental Health Nurse - YOI Service (South East London) We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
Job Title: In-Reach Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) Location: South East London Duration: 3 months Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Start Date: ASAP Rate of Pay: £27 per hour (umbrella)
What You'll Be Doing: Join a secure Young Offenders Institute (YOI) service as a Band 6 In-Reach Nurse, where you'll be delivering mental health care and supporting young people in custody. Key responsibilities include:
✔ Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments ✔ Care planning and delivering tailored interventions ✔ Crisis intervention and risk management ✔ Working within a multidisciplinary in-reach team ✔ Liaising with prison staff, external agencies, and families to ensure continuity of care ✔ Supporting discharge planning and community reintegration
Requirements & Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will need:
✔ A current and valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) ✔ Experience in secure settings, prison healthcare, or forensic mental health ✔ Strong assessment and communication skills ✔ Active prison clearance (or willingness to undergo clearance)
Working Hours & Contract Duration: This is a Monday to Friday role from 9 AM - 5 PM, offering a structured schedule and healthy work-life balance. Initial contract is 3 months with a strong chance of extension.
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