Band 6 RMN - HMP Isle of Wight
Location: HMP Isle of Wight, Parkhurst Road, Newport, IOW PO30 5RS Hours: Full-time | 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00 Start Date: Immediate Contract: 3-month placement, renewable every 4 weeks Clearance: Must hold current prison clearance
About the Role
Medacs Healthcare, in partnership with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the dedicated team at HMP Isle of Wight. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health care within a secure environment, supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide mental health interventions across wellbeing, primary, and secondary care
2. Manage a personal caseload including assessments, care planning, interventions, and reviews
3. Deliver evidence-based care and health promotion tailored to the prison population
4. Conduct risk assessments and offer clinical guidance within a multidisciplinary framework
5. Coordinate care under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
6. Administer medications and maintain high standards of clinical procedures and documentation
7. Respect and incorporate cultural and spiritual needs into patient care
✅ Requirements
8. NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse
9. Previous experience in prison healthcare or secure settings preferred
10. Must have valid prison clearance
11. Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
12. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Make a real impact in a challenging and rewarding environment-apply today!