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HCRG Care Group Bank Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

Package Description: As a Bank Mental Health Nurse, youll be working as part at HMP Chelmsford Prison. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: £18.84 an hour Self-booking and access to all bank shifts! Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements. Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream - which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go. Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards Opportunities to work in different areas and various different services to gain new knowledge and experience Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Job Introduction Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for flexible bank opportunities in a unique and rewarding environment? Join our healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care to patients within a secure setting.

Main duties of the job

The Bank Mental Health Nurse will work at HMP Chelmsford Prison as part of HCRG Care Group, offering services at £18.84 per hour. They will benefit from self-booking access to bank shifts, request duties up to six weeks in advance, and utilize Wagestream to track earnings in real-time. The role demands adherence to high clinical standards in a challenging environment, providing opportunities to gain varied experiences within the group. They will also gain access to development networks like Strive for Better and a 24/7 well-being service offering counseling and support. The nurse will ensure the delivery of impeccable mental health care, working collaboratively with prison and healthcare staff, promoting recovery and well-being of patients in complex conditions.

About us

HCRG Care Group, established in 2006, is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. They work closely with health and care commissioners and communities to deliver and transform health services. The company manages adult and children community health services, primary care servicesincluding urgent and sexual health caredermatology, musculoskeletal services, and adult social care. HCRG takes pride in their ability to support communities across England and annually directly assist more than 500,000 people. Their commitment to efficiency, quality, and improved outcomes reflects in their continuous aim for transformative health services, which is founded on core values: caring, thinking, and doing. HCRG is also keen on promoting equal opportunities and does not discriminate, aspiring to create an inclusive work culture.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.84 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1568813454

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Bank Mental Health Nurse, youll be working as part at HMP Chelmsford Prison. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• £18.84 an hour
• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts! Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
• Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
• HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
• Opportunities to work in different areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
• Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for flexible bank opportunities in a unique and rewarding environment?

Join our healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care to patients within a secure setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll help support individuals with a range of mental health needs while contributing to rehabilitation and improved health outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable members of society. Every day brings a new challenge and the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional healthcare at HMP Chelmsford.

Main Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating mental health care.
• Managing a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs.
• Conducting mental health assessments and risk management plans.
• Responding to urgent mental health presentations and crises.
• Working collaboratively with prison staff and healthcare professionals.
• Promoting recovery, wellbeing, and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.

Does this sound like something that would interest you? If you are interested or would like further information please contact: Wahida Hassan on [email protected]

Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or [email protected]

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active PIN
• All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a Prison environment
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Bank Mental Health Nurse, youll be working as part at HMP Chelmsford Prison. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• £18.84 an hour
• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts! Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
• Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
• HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
• Opportunities to work in different areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
• Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for flexible bank opportunities in a unique and rewarding environment?

Join our healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care to patients within a secure setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll help support individuals with a range of mental health needs while contributing to rehabilitation and improved health outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable members of society. Every day brings a new challenge and the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional healthcare at HMP Chelmsford.

Main Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating mental health care.
• Managing a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs.
• Conducting mental health assessments and risk management plans.
• Responding to urgent mental health presentations and crises.
• Working collaboratively with prison staff and healthcare professionals.
• Promoting recovery, wellbeing, and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.

Does this sound like something that would interest you? If you are interested or would like further information please contact: Wahida Hassan on [email protected]

Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or [email protected]

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active PIN
• All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a Prison environment
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active PIN; All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active PIN; All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

HCRG Care Group

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.84 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1568813454

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

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