Job summary Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to a new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who will be your new employer. We are searching for Band 5 Nurse to come and join our nursing team at HMP Nottingham with development into the band 6 role- could this be you? The post requires an individual with good communication skills who has the ability to work within a team under the guidance of the Mental Health team within HMP Nottingham. Main duties of the job Band 5 mental health nurses are required to compliment the current nursing establishment, enhance the skill mix and become an integral member of the service with the position of developing into the band 6 role. We are looking for band 5 nurses to join our dedicated Nursing teams who are committed and passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who believes in the provision of patient-centred care Applicants must be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast pace environment. You will have access to training and development, annual appraisals and managerial and clinical supervision. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. About us #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment. Details Date posted 17 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 186-914-25-FS Job locations HMP Nottingham Perry Rd, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 3AG Job description Job responsibilities Essential requirements: Understanding of mental health diagnosis Understand Clinical Risk An understanding and willingness to understand and participate in ACCT reviewsUnderstand and utilise care plans to effectively deliver care to patientsAbility to function within a full multidisciplinary teamGood oral and written communication Ability to deliver group and 1:1 sessions following training and guidanceAbility to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient group.An understanding of the importance of working closely with patients and their family/friends/carers.Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. You must be a registered Nurse, registered with the NMC. You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. You will be providing mental health support within a prison setting. You must be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Job description Job responsibilities Essential requirements: Understanding of mental health diagnosis Understand Clinical Risk An understanding and willingness to understand and participate in ACCT reviewsUnderstand and utilise care plans to effectively deliver care to patientsAbility to function within a full multidisciplinary teamGood oral and written communication Ability to deliver group and 1:1 sessions following training and guidanceAbility to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient group.An understanding of the importance of working closely with patients and their family/friends/carers.Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. You must be a registered Nurse, registered with the NMC. You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. You will be providing mental health support within a prison setting. You must be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Person Specification Values Essential Demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent. Maintains current registration with the NMC Desirable Certificate/Diploma in Counselling Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Experience Essential Experience of assessing patient conditions, triaging services and providing appropriate clinical interventions. Experience of working effectively within a MDT Desirable Experience of working in criminal justice setting Experience of close working relationships with a variety of statutory agencies Knowledge Essential Awareness of other issues relevant to healthcare within criminal justice, e.g. substance misuse Assessment and triage skills Skills Essential Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care Negotiation and mediation skills Contractual Requirements Essential Flexibility to work evenings and weekends Person Specification Values Essential Demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent. Maintains current registration with the NMC Desirable Certificate/Diploma in Counselling Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration Experience Essential Experience of assessing patient conditions, triaging services and providing appropriate clinical interventions. Experience of working effectively within a MDT Desirable Experience of working in criminal justice setting Experience of close working relationships with a variety of statutory agencies Knowledge Essential Awareness of other issues relevant to healthcare within criminal justice, e.g. substance misuse Assessment and triage skills Skills Essential Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care Negotiation and mediation skills Contractual Requirements Essential Flexibility to work evenings and weekends 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP Nottingham Perry Rd, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 3AG Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP Nottingham Perry Rd, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 3AG Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : HMP Nottingham, Perry Rd, Sherwood, NG5 3AG Nottingham, United Kingdom