Job summary
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Service is expanding, and developing our existing integrated model of mental health care for men in prisons across the Thames Valley region.

We are looking to recruit forward thinking, innovative, creative, and compassionate Senior Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Worker to offer a wide variety of interventions to the prison population at HMP Bullingdon in Bicester, which is a Category B and C local prison housing approximately 1000 remand and sentenced male prisoners.

This is a full time role where you'll be working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who deliver triage, assessment, group interventions, and caseload management in a person-centred way.

Prisons are very rewarding places to work, where you have the opportunity to develop your existing skills with a vulnerable and unique patient group.

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

Main duties of the job

• As a Senior Care Co-Ordinator you will provide high quality, safe and effective mental health care and interventions to the service users within the prison establishment, including management of self harm and complex needs.
• You will be responsible for managing a caseload, triage, assessment, and delivery of evidence based interventions within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team and care programme approach, and input into discharge planning.
• As an integral member of the integrated Mental Health Team, you will provide advice and support to primary health care based within the prison, and other prison staff.
• You will work with internal and external partners, including partner healthcare providers, prison colleagues, social care providers, and probation services.

This role is subject to job evaluation so some duties may change

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-FS8402429
Job locations: HMP Bullingdon, Patrick Haugh Road, Bicester, OX25 1PZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential qualifications: Professional registration
Desirable qualifications: Experience of working in the field of criminal justice; Knowledge of forensic care
Essential experience: Experience of providing specialist interventions for those with mental health challenges; Experience of managing self harm and associated risks
Desirable experience: Experience of developing and delivering group work
Essential contractual requirements: Ability to undertake continuing professional development
Desirable contractual requirements: Valid Driving Licence

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.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager, Steve Faulkner, steven.faulkner@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 01869353109

Apply through our website to submit your application.