Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Prison

The Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) in Prison Services plays a vital role in delivering high-quality specialist mental health care within a secure and often challenging environment. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at Surrey, the Band 6 RMN ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position requires strong clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include mental health assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring outcomes, maintaining comprehensive clinical records, and supporting governance, audit, and service-improvement initiatives.

The role involves active participation in team meetings, training sessions, security briefings, and quality initiatives aimed at improving patient experience, enhancing therapeutic engagement, and strengthening service delivery within the custodial setting. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when working with individuals presenting with complex mental health needs, risk behaviours, or emotional distress.

In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Band 6 RMN is expected to support junior staff, contribute to teaching, and engage in continuous professional development to maintain and advance clinical competence. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure is fundamental within the fast-paced and unpredictable prison healthcare environment.

The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding procedures, security protocols, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the RMN’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.

Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centred approach underpin the position, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and contributes positively to the broader healthcare mission at Surrey. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, strong teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality mental health care within custodial services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
• Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration.
• Experience in the specialty of practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
• Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.