Prison Nurse

Band 6 Staff Nurse (RMN) – Prison Healthcare | HMP Featherstone

Location:

Wolverhampton
Job Type: Full‑Time, Temporary (12 Weeks)

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00

Start Date:

ASAP

Overview

HMP Featherstone is seeking an experienced Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join its dedicated Prison Healthcare Team. This role is ideal for nurses with prison, secure, forensic, or acute mental health experience who want to deliver high‑quality care within a challenging but rewarding clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high‑standard clinical care to patients within a prison setting

* Complete mental health assessments, risk assessments, and care planning

* Administer medication and manage clinical interventions

* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary prison healthcare team

* Adhere to all prison security procedures and safeguarding policies

Essential Requirements

* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Band 6

* Prison Clearance (mandatory)

* Valid UK Driving Licence

* Experience in prison nursing, secure units, forensic mental health, or acute mental health services

* Excellent communication, assessment, and clinical decision‑making skill

Benefits of the Role

* Monday–Friday, no nights or weekends

* Opportunity to develop specialist skills in offender healthcare

* Work within a supportive and structured clinical environment