Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Senior Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 18 February 2026

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Job summary

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take on a rewarding challenge? JoinTeam NHFTas aSenior Mental Health Nurseand help deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals within a secure environment.

AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.

Rewards and Benefits

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Free parking on Trust sites

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Based atHMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B men's prison, you'll be a core member of a dynamic mental health team delivering a comprehensive service that spans both primary and secondary care.

You'll:

  • Provide safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care
  • Support the Matron for Mental Health in service development
  • Act as a role model for dignity, respect, and compassion
  • Work collaboratively with prison staff and external agencies
  • Hold a caseload and contribute to triage, care planning, and risk management

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Why Choose NHFT?

  • Annual Leave:27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing Support
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Inclusive and supportive team culture

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

?Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.Learn more about us atwww.nhft.nhs.ukor bit.ly/24hoursinNHFT

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG172-HMPLG-B

Job locations

HMP Lowdham Grange

Nottingham

NG14 7DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with a degree or diploma

Desirable

  • oMentorship qualification and leadership training

Knowledge

Essential

  • oStrong understanding of the Mental Health Act and complex needs

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Criminal Justice System and CPA

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in risk assessment and caseload management

Desirable

  • oExperience in substance misuse, dual diagnosis, or trauma-informed care

Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with a degree or diploma

Desirable

  • oMentorship qualification and leadership training

Knowledge

Essential

  • oStrong understanding of the Mental Health Act and complex needs

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Criminal Justice System and CPA

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in risk assessment and caseload management

Desirable

  • oExperience in substance misuse, dual diagnosis, or trauma-informed care

Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication, leadership, and time management skills

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.

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.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Lowdham Grange

Nottingham

NG14 7DA


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Lowdham Grange

Nottingham

NG14 7DA


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Of Healthcare

Steve Mason

steve.mason@nhft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG172-HMPLG-B

Job locations

HMP Lowdham Grange

Nottingham

NG14 7DA


Supporting documents

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