Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients experiencing mental health issues. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of mental health practices. JOBDETAILS Senior Mental Health Nurse BAND: 6 (Agenda for Change) HOURS: 37.5 (unless otherwise stated) DEPARTMENT: Inclusion LOCATION: Inclusion Prisons REPORTS TO: Team Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Inclusion RESPONSIBLE FOR: Provision of mental health interventions to Service Users within the prison establishment across wellbeing, primary and secondary mental health. This will involve being responsible for managing their own caseload, including assessments, care planning, delivering interventions and reviewing care of patients located within the prison with a mental illness, within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team and Care Programme Approach. Post holders are expected to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team to provide advice and support to primary health care based within the prison and to liaise with, and provide advice and support to statutory and non-statutory agencies. To provide specialist mental health interventions to service users in the prison. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL: Administrators, Prison staff, prison healthcare, Administrator manager, Recovery workers, Medical staff, Volunteers, Recovery Champions / peer mentors, Team leaders, Team managers, cluster managers, clinical leads, Inclusion Managers EXTERNAL: GP’s, Prisons, Probation, Police, Primary and Secondary healthcare services, Health and Non Health related professionals. Duties Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health needs and develop individualized care plans. Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and effectiveness. Provide emotional support and counselling to patients and their families. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a focus on mental health nursing. Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to mental health conditions. Proven experience in patient care within a mental health setting is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage challenging situations calmly. Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to best practices in mental health care. Full Time: 08:30 – 16:00 Weekends: 09:00 16:00 Essential Prison Clearance Prison Experience Accommodation is not provided Start as soon as possible approx. 4 weeks. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Registered Mental Health Nurse