Job Description

Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to a new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who will be your new employer.



We are searching for Band 5 Nurse to come and join our nursing team at HMP Nottingham with development into the band 6 role- could this be you?



The post requires an individual with good communication skills who has the ability to work within a team under the guidance of the Mental Health team within HMP Nottingham.



Band 5 mental health nurses are required to compliment the current nursing establishment, enhance the skill mix and become an integral member of the service with the position of developing into the band 6 role.



We are looking for band 5 nurses to join our dedicated Nursing teams who are committed and passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who believes in the provision of patient-centred care



Applicants must be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast pace environment. You will have access to training and development, annual appraisals and managerial and clinical supervision.



A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.



The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Essential requirements:

Understanding of mental health diagnosis



Understand Clinical Risk



An understanding and willingness to understand and participate in ACCT reviews

Understand and utilise care plans to effectively deliver care to patients

Ability to function within a full multidisciplinary team

Good oral and written communication



Ability to deliver group and 1:1 sessions following training and guidance

Ability to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient group.

An understanding of the importance of working closely with patients and their family/friends/carers.

Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.



You must be a registered Nurse, registered with the NMC.



You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. You will be providing mental health support within a prison setting. You must be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.