HMP Prison Nurse - London YOI

Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 In-Reach Mental Health Nurse – YOI Service (South East London)
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: In-Reach Mental Health Nurse (Band 6)
Location: South East London
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £27 per hour (umbrella)
Contact: Cameron McCoy – /

What You’ll Be Doing:
Join a secure Young Offenders Institute (YOI) service as a Band 6 In-Reach Nurse, where you'll be delivering mental health care and supporting young people in custody. Key responsibilities include:

? Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments
? Care planning and delivering tailored interventions
? Crisis intervention and risk management
? Working within a multidisciplinary in-reach team
? Liaising with prison staff, external agencies, and families to ensure continuity of care
? Supporting discharge planning and community reintegration

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

? A current and valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
? Experience in secure settings, prison healthcare, or forensic mental health
? Strong assessment and communication skills
? Active prison clearance (or willingness to undergo clearance)

Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a Monday to Friday role from 9 AM – 5 PM, offering a structured schedule and healthy work-life balance. Initial contract is 3 months with a strong chance of extension.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at or , or click below to apply now.

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