Job summary
Are you a registered mental health or learning disability nurse? Have you thought about working within prison mental health services?
We have an exciting opportunity for Mental Health / LD Nurses to join our mental health team at HMP Full Sutton Category A (high security) men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York.
Prison environments 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 Clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.
This is an excellent opportunity for registered mental health / LD nurses whom have experience working within mental health services to join a team where you will get to develop a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions whilst delivering community based urgent and planned care / intervention to the prison population.
HM Prison Full Sutton is a Category A and B (high secure estate) men's prison in the village of Full Sutton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. HMP Full Sutton has operational capacity of 572 population. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust was awarded the mental health provision contracted from June 2024.
Main duties of the job
You will be a Registered Mental Health / LD Nurse. The team will be multi-disciplinary and the successful candidate will work collectively with senior clinical staff to provide a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the challenges of a prison environment.
To deliver clinical assessment and intervention as dedicated provision for complex patients whilst supporting a whole prison approach. You will carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans, and providing evidence-based interventions alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team
You will be committed to a person-centered approach to your work and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. We are looking for skilled professionals who will thrive working in a busy environment in a well resourced team of multidisciplinary professionals, as well as alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services.
This includes opportunity to deliver training in conjunction with nurse consultant
Additionally, to the competency framework, we offer a comprehensive induction and workforce development plan with a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practice.
About us
Our Journey to Change sets out why we do what we do, the kind of organisation we want to be and the three big goals we're committing to.
Our values
We are committed to three big goals:
To co-create a great experience for our patients, carers and families.
To co-create a great experience for our colleagues
To be a great partner
Interested in clinical development?
We offer opportunities to develop in to a specialist role of your interest which in turn benefits the service. Examples include psychological therapies such as EMDR and DBT, none medical prescribing, leadership opportunities and Professional Nursing Advocacy.
How will we support you?
o Bespoke induction
o Competency framework
o Regional career development opportunities
o Support from the wider team
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata) per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
346-FMH-067-25-B
Job locations
HMP Full Sutton
Moor Lane
York
YO41 1PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values.
We would welcome candidates to contact us to arrange a visit to the prison or an informal discussion.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
A £3,000 Trust welcome bonus will be applied to this post and is paid, as follows:
£1,500 upon joining the Trust
£750 after year 1
£750 after year 2
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
1. RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
3. Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales).
4. Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
5. Qualified practitioner in. CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc. (within agreed timescale).
6. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
7. MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales)
8. Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed
9. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Desirable
10. Leadership or management qualification
11. Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
12. Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
13. A good understanding of the Offender Health pathway.
14. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
15. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
16. Quality improvement activities
Desirable
17. Leadership or management experience
18. Experience in a secure environment
19. Experience of providing clinical supervision
20. Experience of mentoring students on practice placement.
Skills
Essential
21. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
22. Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
23. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities
24. Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
25. Write reports
26. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
27. Use approved breakaway techniques
Desirable
28. Competency in venepuncture and ECGs