Senior Mental Health Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Leeds, a Category B men’s prison housing males aged 21+. About the Role This role will work alongside the Integrated Mental Health Team and focus on patients within the Segregation Unit. The unit holds a maximum of 21 prisoners and is utilized to support those who struggle in the normal population and serve as a last resort for those who are disruptive, at risk of self‑harm or harm to others, or in need of protection.

Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Sunday, shift pattern covering days (9.5 hrs). Shifts are 8:00 am–6:00 pm. Weekend and bank holidays scheduled throughout the year; no nights.

Salary Full‑time position with an annual salary up to £49,175 FTE, depending on experience. Support and Development 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. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities Complete regular Segregation Unit clinical rounds, assessing physical and mental wellbeing, including high‑risk or vulnerable individuals. Carry out initial and ongoing clinical assessments for anyone located within segregation, following NHS and Practice Plus Group clinical pathways. Work in close partnership with custodial officers, Segregation Unit staff, and the Safer Custody team.

Support the Primary Care Team to provide emergency care and escalation when clinically required, including urgent GP input and external hospital transfer. Operate as part of an integrated healthcare team, working closely with the Mental Health Team to monitor mood, risk, crisis indicators, and treatment adherence for residents with mental‑health conditions. Collaborate with the Complex Case Team to support individuals presenting with multifaceted needs such as personality disorder, neurodiversity, chronic self‑harm risk, or high levels of distress.

Balance compassionate, trauma‑informed clinical practice with the security demands of a busy Category B local prison. Share clinical observations and attend multidisciplinary reviews to ensure continuity and alignment of physical and mental‑health care plans. Qualifications NMC Registered Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group.

Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi‑disciplinary environment. Strong Band 6 experience, able to demonstrate leadership skills and work in a high‑paced environment. Experience in a secure forensic setting (low, medium or high). #J-18808-Ljbffr