Mental Health Nurse - Prison Healthcare
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- Band
- Band 5
- Pattern
- Up to 36
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Role summary
This role involves delivering high-quality mental health care within a unique prison environment, working in partnership with SPS and other agencies. The post holder will be a first-level registered mental health nurse, developing clinical skills and knowledge as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will contribute significantly to the mental health care needs of a complex and vulnerable population, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The role requires autonomous work with high-level clinical decision-making skills, supporting the development of an innovative healthcare service.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
253284
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
05/08/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
HMP Glenochil
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Up to 36
Job posted date:
22/07/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
Prison Healthcare
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 mental health nurses in our NHS Forth Valley Prisons. The post will initially be based at HMP Glenochil but postholder may be required to work over- any of the 3 prison sites.
Our vision is to deliver trauma informed, person centred and safe & effective care to our patients.
We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic staff who want to be part of a patient centred and multi disciplinary integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction through varied, and challenging patient centred roles, come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.
The team are currently undertaking new and exciting opportunities within the Mental Health nursing role. You will deliver high quality care and treatment within this unique environment, working in partnership with SPS, and wider agencies. You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the mental health care needs, outcom
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