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Senior Mental Health Nurse - 12 month SecondmentNHS

Wakefield, WF4 4AX Secondment £43,609 to £49,175
Posted 3 November 2026 Closing date 17 November 2026
Checked 3 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 13 days · 17 Nov 2026
Ravensthorpe Rail Station (3.3 miles, direct) Middlewood (15.7 miles, direct) Ossett Bus Station (3.3 miles, direct)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse - 12 month Secondment to join our mental health team at HMP New Hall, a female prison and young offenders institution (YOI) in Flockton, West Yorkshire.

A fully integrated Healthcare team with a nice team environment, a really tight knit team. Good training opportunities and development and on-site parking.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working 4 shifts per week, 9.5 hour shifts, Monday to Friday 8-6. One weekend in 5, both days and shifts are 9-5pm.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of 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

Main duties of the job

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.
  • 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. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.
  • 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

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse - 12 month Secondment to join our mental health team at HMP New Hall, a female prison and young offenders institution (YOI) in Flockton, West Yorkshire.

A fully integrated Healthcare team with a nice team environment, a really tight knit team. Good training opportunities and development and on-site parking.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working 4 shifts per week, 9.5 hour shifts, Monday to Friday 8-6. One weekend in 5, both days and shifts are 9-5pm.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of 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

About us

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 they 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.

Qualifications required

  • Registered nurse Mental Health
  • Current professional qualification (NMC)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • 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.
  • Motivated as an individual and when working in a team

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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