Join our prison mental health team
If you are curious about what goes on behind the prison walls and would like to find out about working in our prison mental health team, watch our recent webinar covering:
- how the role of a psychologist is changing
- a day in the life of a mental health nurse
- what do speech and language therapists do?
Webinar recordings
29 April: how the role of a psychologist is changing
23 April: a day in the life of a mental health nurse
26 March: What do speech and language therapists do?
If you'd like to find out what it's like to work with us and meet our team; please contact beh-tr.specialistmanagementteam@nhs.net
Why should I consider working in the prison service?
Rewarding work
Working in a prison means you will support people who have often never been helped before. If you are someone who likes to connect with others and gain trust, it offers huge job satisfaction.
Variety of work
Working in prisons is fast paced, challenging and varied, with lots of opportunities to work with people from different professional backgrounds. From prison officers keeping the prison safe and secure, to clinical professionals helping vulnerable people during a difficult time in their lives.
Supportive team
There's a real sense of camaraderie amongst staff and a very supportive culture. Our staff often say working with us feels like being part of a family.
Flexible roles to work around your life
Our roles are flexible because we understand the importance of work-life balance.
We do our best to accommodate peoples’ circumstances, so our roles can be part time, compressed and working patterns are varied.
Training and professional development
There are lots of opportunities for training and career progression and we have a strong culture of supporting professional development.
Challenge perceptions
There are many misunderstandings about what it is like to work within a prison. Prisons are a secure and safe place to work, with lots of support from the prison officers.
If you are considering working in a prison, try it. It could be the most fulfilling thing you do.
