Prison Nurse - Mental Health

Coyle Personnel are seeking x 3 Mental Health Prison Nurses for long term contracts based throughout the North East of England

Location: NE England

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 16:00/30 PM

Pay Rate: £28-£32 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Applicants must have prison clearance ideally up to Cat B or higher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to inmates, including assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of prisoners' mental health needs.

• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health needs of inmates.

• Manage a caseload, adhering to prison protocols and procedures.

• Maintain a high standard of nursing care, including clinical procedures, treatments, and the custody, storage, and administration of drugs.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current RMN qualification with active registration.

• Valid prison clearance already acquired.

• Strong background in prison-based mental health services.

• Excellent communication, risk assessment, and crisis intervention skills.

• Ability to work independently and adapt to a secure setting.

For more information please contact David Littledyke - Head of Mental Health - (phone number removed)