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Are you a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding locum role in a secure setting? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
• Job Title: Band 6 Mental Health Nurse• Location: Prison-based setting, South London• Duration: Ongoing contract• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week - Days and Long Days• Start Date: ASAP• End Date: Ongoing• Rate of Pay: £30/hr (Days), £35/hr (Nights), £40/hr (Sundays & Bank Holidays)• Contact: Owen Bowerman - /
What You'll Be Doing:Join our team as a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse and play a key role in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs within a secure prison environment. In this role, you will:
• Conduct triage, risk assessments, and crisis intervention• Develop and implement personalised care plans• Work within a multi-disciplinary team across early custody, planned care, and release planning• Facilitate group work and therapeutic interventions• Support the transfer of mentally ill prisoners to and from NHS hospitals
Requirements & Qualifications:To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A current and valid NMC registration and pin• Prison clearance and updated mandatory training• Experience working in forensic or secure mental health settings• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Working Hours & Contract Duration:This flexible role requires full-time availability with shifts spread across days and long days. The contract is ongoing with strong potential for extension.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Contact Owen Bowerman today at or email , or click below to apply now.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.
With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We're also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.
The benefits of working with us:? Fast & simple locum registration - get set up quickly? A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals? Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll? Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field? Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities? CV marketing & business development support? Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD
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