HMP Prison Nurse - London YOI)

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:

1. Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments
2. Care planning and delivering tailored interventions
3. Crisis intervention and risk management
4. Working within a multidisciplinary in-reach team
5. Liaising with prison staff, external agencies, and families to ensure continuity of care
6. Supporting discharge planning and community reintegration

Requirements & Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A current and valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
2. Experience in secure settings, prison healthcare, or forensic mental health
3. Strong assessment and communication skills
4. 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.