We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a Category C Men's Prison located in Stretton, Rutland.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Service Details
- Monday to Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday Friday shifts: 08 00, 08 30, or 09 00
This full time position offers an annual salary between £43,609 and £49,175, depending on experience.
How we support you
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System for personalised learning
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive assessments within a multi-disciplinary team
- Initiate and review care plans, developing treatment options
- Undertake medication rounds and assess patients with traumatic experiences or distress
- Use an evidence based framework to assess health needs and perform risk assessments
- Provide advice, support and information to individuals, managing a case load of patients
- Deliver non judgemental care that makes a real difference
- Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required
- Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders to inspire excellence
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence based care
- Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support a high performing multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience working face to face with patients who have complex mental health conditions
- Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, and we strive to do things better together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Salary: £43,609 to £49,175 per annum.
