Senior Mental Health Nurse

About this role The position is a senior mental health nursing role based at HMP Garth in Leyland, Lancashire, working within the prison’s healthcare department and on the prison wings. The role is part of Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice service, which provides NHS care in secure environments across the UK.

The role requires an NMC-registered mental health nurse with experience in mental health settings and collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams. Essential criteria include a legal right to work in the UK and eligibility for vetting and security checks. Desirable experience includes work in a hospital, community or prison environment, and evidence of continued professional development. The post offers a permanent contract with a salary between £43,609 and £49,175 per annum, 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern that includes one weekend in two or three, and access to onsite parking, a gym and career development opportunities. Applications must be submitted by 14 October 2026 via the original advert.