Job Description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most



Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Join Team NHFT as a Senior Mental Health Nurse and help deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals within a secure environment.



At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) , we're proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.



About the Role



Based at HMP Lowdham Grange , a Category B men's prison, you'll be a core member of a dynamic mental health team delivering a comprehensive service that spans both primary and secondary care.

You'll:

Provide safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care

Support the Matron for Mental Health in service development

Act as a role model for dignity, respect, and compassion

Work collaboratively with prison staff and external agencies

Hold a caseload and contribute to triage, care planning, and risk management



NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.



NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.



Why Choose NHFT?

Annual Leave:

27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)

NHS Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Support

Learning & Development Opportunities

Inclusive and supportive team culture



Ready to Join Us?



If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Learn more about us at www.nhft.nhs.uk or bit.ly/24hoursinNHFT



For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document.