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Prison Mental Health Team - Newly Qualified NurseNHS

Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG Permanent £32,073 to £39,043
Posted 16 October 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Checked 2 days ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 14 days · 1 Nov 2026
Frosterley Rail Station (12.7 miles, direct) Redmire (Wensleydale Railway) (15.6 miles, direct) Teesdale School bus park (1.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurseor a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of HMP Deerbolt Mental Health team , aservice that puts prisoners care first.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

Deerbolt is a prison and young offender institution near Barnard Castle, County Durham for men aged 18 and over.

We're looking for a newly qualified mental health or Learning Disability nurse to join our team working in a rewarding environment where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

We'll provide you with a nurturing learning environment and allocation of a Clinical Supervisor and Professional Lead will support your development and success within the role. This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your career in Health and Justice Services who provide care across the Northeast region for prison and custody related Mental Health services.

You will have experience providing compassionate care within mental health services, as well as and a keen interest in understanding the criminal justice system. You will make on going assessment of need reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning. You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments.

You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach and have the ability to prioritise.

Job description

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

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