Overview
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse role at HMP Lewes to join our team. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away.
Hours 37.5 hours a week working Monday - Sunday 7pm-07.30am. The working pattern is 3 shifts x 11.5 per week for three weeks and 4 shifts x 11.5 every fourth week.
Salary You’ll receive an annual salary up to £52,259 per annum - depending on experience
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Responsibilities
* Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions.
* Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication.
* Attend emergency response situations.
* Assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
* Assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess; use sound clinical knowledge.
* Ensure that you assess physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their period of custody so that any appropriate referral can be made.
* Make clinical judgments with regard to any immediate need and long term treatment.
Career development If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* we act with integrity
* we embrace diversity
* we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications
Qualifications required
* Registered nurse Mental Health or RGN
* Current professional qualification (NMC)
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
* Understanding of mental health policy including clinical governance and the quality and outcomes framework, along with national standards such as NICE
Details
* Date posted: 09 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £44,100 to £52,259 a year - up to £52,259 per annum - depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 11399-12
* Job locations: 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA
Employer details
* Employer name: Practice Plus Group
* Address: 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA
* Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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