Senior Mental Health Nurse - Part-time
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Senior Mental Health Nurse - Part-time
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison, housing males aged 21+.
Hours
15 hours a week, 2 x 7.5 hour shifts, working 8am-4pm but hours will become either 8-4pm or 1pm-9pm long term. This will include 1 in 8 weekends and ad-hoc bank holidays.
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £19,670 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 contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
- 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
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
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 with current professional qualification (NMC)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- 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.
- Some experience working in a forensic setting or acute
- Experience in clinical decision making
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£17,443.60 to £19,670 a year £17,443.60-£19,670 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
15773
Job locations
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison, housing males aged 21+.
Hours
15 hours a week, 2 x 7.5 hour shifts, working 8am-4pm but hours will become either 8-4pm or 1pm-9pm long term. This will include 1 in 8 weekends and ad-hoc bank holidays.
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £19,670 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison, housing males aged 21+.
Hours
15 hours a week, 2 x 7.5 hour shifts, working 8am-4pm but hours will become either 8-4pm or 1pm-9pm long term. This will include 1 in 8 weekends and ad-hoc bank holidays.
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £19,670 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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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Recruiter
Emily Jennings
07974375031
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£17,443.60 to £19,670 a year £17,443.60-£19,670 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
15773
Job locations
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
United Kingdom
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