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Rmn RGN Nurses for Prison
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 39,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Shipton On Cherwell, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mental Health Nurse (RMN)(RGN) – Secure Prisons
Location: Oxford Ox5 or Ashford (TW15)
Contract Type: Full-Time (Including Night Shifts)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Setting: Secure Custodial Environment
Job Type: Permanent/Bank/Temp
Be Part of Something Meaningful
We’re launching a comprehensive, trauma-informed healthcare service within a secure prison environment. This is a rare opportunity to be part of the foundational team shaping the mental health care experience from day one.
Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in custody – focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery.
Why This Role Matters
You will be at the heart of a specialist team, providing compassionate, effective mental health care to those in complex circumstances. Your work will directly impact residents’ wellbeing, resilience, and safety – and help set the standard for secure healthcare delivery.
What You'll Do
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Lead mental health assessments on reception and during residents' time in custody
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Provide tailored interventions using evidence-based tools
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Act as a named nurse, managing a caseload and building therapeutic relationships
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Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare and custodial teams
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Guide and supervise junior staff, contributing to professional development
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Take the lead in risk assessments (e.g., suicide, self-harm, vulnerability)
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Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records
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Support the development of mental health awareness and resilience initiatives for both residents and staff
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Administer medication and monitor mental health treatment in line with clinical policies
What We're Looking For
Essential:
✔ Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – NMC registered, no restrictions
✔ Excellent communication and documentation skills
✔ Experience working independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
✔ Committed to trauma-informed, non-judgemental, and equitable care
✔ Supervisory or mentoring experience
✔ Able to work in a fast-paced environment with complex needs
✔ UK resident for past 5 years (required for security clearance)
✔ Eligible for Enhanced DBS and Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)
Desirable:
Experience in a secure or custodial environment
Substance misuse knowledge or dual diagnosis experience
Audit, quality improvement or service evaluation experience
Leadership or line management experience
Mentorship qualification
What We Offer
✅ Structured induction and support before service launch
✅ Inclusive, compassionate team culture
✅ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✅ Opportunities to shape service delivery from the ground up
✅ Competitive salary and NHS-comparable benefits
Working in a Secure Setting
This role offers a unique, rewarding challenge — supporting vulnerable individuals while working alongside security and operational teams. You’ll be delivering care where it’s needed most, often to people who may not have previously accessed mental health services.
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