Bank mental health nurse post in the Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C prison run by Practice Plus Group, on a one-year basis. Core work is comprehensive assessment, care planning and medication monitoring for men who have often experienced trauma, with risk assessment and wing-based work. Shifts run weekdays 8am to 6pm and weekends 8am to 4pm at a site holding around 550 men. NMC registration and clearance through additional vetting and security checks are needed.
What the job involves
- Carry out comprehensive assessments and initiate and review care plans and treatment options within a multidisciplinary team
- Assess and treat patients who have had traumatic experiences or are distressed
- Assess health needs using an evidence-based framework and carry out risk assessments
- Carry out medication rounds
- Monitor therapeutic responses and side effects of medication, liaising with prescribers
- Manage a caseload of patients, providing advice, support and information
- Deliver non-judgemental care
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision and evidence-based care
- Build strong links with partners and stakeholders
- Share knowledge and skills to support safe care and strong teams
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified mental health nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Face-to-face work with patients who have complex mental health conditions
- Psychosocial interventions and group work
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of substance misuse
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Training and development opportunities
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Access to gym
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
