Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Prison Based
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. You will join a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality services across education and social care settings.
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