I treat more than just symptoms

Are you collaborative, caring and compassionate? Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be. As a healthcare provider, we recognise the fact that prisoners are a socially excluded group with complex healthcare needs that can often be associated with poor outcomes. We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. Care UK is the Health in Justice market leader - 2 years ago we were managing 12 prison healthcare services and in 2019 we're providing healthcare services in over 40 prisons across the country. We can offer training and development in our friendly and supportive teams as well as full-time, part-time and bank opportunities and a range of other employee benefits.

In return for your hard work you will...

Receive an hourly rate of up to £16.38 depending on experience. You'll also get a number of benefits including a company contributory pension scheme

What do we need from you so you can do the job?

As a Bank Mental Health Nurse you will be an integral part of the healthcare team and will be involved in everything from clinical triage to the evaluation of patient care and standards. You will carry out and develop nurse led clinics, reviewing patient’s histories, undertaking relevant examinations and tests, organising any necessary treatment and referring patients to other healthcare professionals when you need to. You will also be working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team. There are great opportunities for training and development and the opportunity to work with interesting patients and learn new skills. Nurses new to the prison environment will be supported and mentored throughout your first 6 months with Care UK by experienced teams of highly skilled nurses and practitioners as well as managers with long standing prison experience.

More information

This is a Bank role, working shifts as and when required - to cover holidays, sickness etc. For more information, an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit please contact Isabelle on 01189 521 860 or Isabelle.bray@careuk.com. Please note that offers of employment are subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by Isabelle Bray, the Internal Recruiter for this role. The recruiter will submit your CV to the hiring manager and in turn Isabelle will arrange an interview for you to attend at HMP Highpoint if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job.