Senior Mental Health Nurse
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Gatwick, RH6 0PQ
Salary
£43,609 to £49,175
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Healt...
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
- You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
- Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
- You will play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
- Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, located in Gatwick.
Parking on site, working within the Immigration estate, challenging and fast paced environment, good induction and good pathways for career enhancement. Working in a team of 15 and working with a wide range of healthcare professionals. Dealing with triage, managing and contributing to detention centre management of risks of suicide and self harm (ACDT).
Hours
37.5 hours a week, working 8-6pm Monday to Friday, 3 or 4 shifts a week and 2 weekends in every 5. Working on a rolling shift pattern from Monday to Sunday.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 per annum, depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
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The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
- Registered nurse Mental Health
- Current professional qualification (NMC)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Leadership experience
- Understanding of mental health policy including clinical governance and the quality and outcomes framework, along with national standards such as NICE
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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