Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Prison Based

Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Prison Based

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Location: Isle of Wight

Salary: £35,392 – £42,618 per annum + 10% Welcome Bonus

Contract: Permanent, Full-time hours

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for a Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join a specialist prison healthcare service providing integrated mental health and substance misuse care within a secure setting.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced RMN looking to develop their career in offender healthcare, working with a complex and diverse caseload in a structured, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Benefits

• 10% Welcome Bonus (50% on joining, 50% after 12 months service)
• Opportunity to work in a specialist prison healthcare setting
• Strong focus on clinical development and training
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Structured supervision and ongoing professional development

Why This Service

This is a well-established healthcare provider with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, recovery-focused mental health services within secure environments. Staff are supported through robust training programmes, reflective practice, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring a balanced and supported working culture.

Role Overview

In this role, you will:

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs
• Complete comprehensive assessments, care planning, and reviews
• Act as a Care Coordinator under the CPA framework
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions (1:1 and group work)
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency and offender health teams
• Support individuals from initial assessment through to discharge or release
• Facilitate hospital transfers under the Mental Health Act where required
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to junior staff

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Significant experience within mental health services
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act
• Experience delivering interventions such as CBT, counselling, or motivational interviewing
• Experience in supervision or leadership desirable
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast-paced environment

Important Information

• This is a prison-based role
• Prison clearance is essential prior to commencement (support provided through the process)
• Some weekend working may be required

About the Role

This position offers the chance to work in a highly specialised environment where you can make a meaningful impact on rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term outcomes. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care within the criminal justice system.

Why Work With Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel offers professionals access to rewarding roles, career development, and the opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives. xwzovoh You will join a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality services across education and social care settings.