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Clinical Matron - Mental Health: HMP Lowdham
Band 7
Main area: Offender Health - HMP Lowdham
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 186-008-25-FS
Site: HMP Lowdham Grange
Town: Lowdham, Nottingham
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
Looking for something new & exciting in the NHS? Ever considered Prison healthcare? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Matron to join our team.
You will be responsible for the clinical management and leadership of the Integrated Mental Health Team within the Prison establishment.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the multi-disciplinary team, providing a service to a diverse caseload of patients presenting with mental health problems and a high risk of harm.
To lead and coordinate a team of healthcare professionals in the delivery of effective clinical management of patients who have a wide range of health issues.
The role is pivotal in leading and coordinating a high-quality, safe, effective, and efficient service to meet the needs of the patient population across the prison establishment.
To lead effective Mental Health services for patients, which deliver against required standards.
To demonstrate innovative practice while collaboratively working with multiple stakeholders, maintaining clinical efficacy, enabling the service to compete as a provider of choice to local commissioners.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare delivery in prison is never dull or predictable – it is very rewarding. Every day will bring new challenges and new experiences to you as a qualified professional. The Integrated Mental Health team consists of senior mental health nurses, ND nurse, psychology, support workers, and psychiatry provision who provide a stepped model approach to care provision and cover all aspects of mental health needs. The team provides case management and group work 7 days a week. The team has good working relationships with the Prison staff, reflected in excellent health outcomes for our most vulnerable men.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Offender Health Care Group is one of the largest and most successful providers of prison healthcare in the UK. The Care Group provides physical, mental health, and substance misuse healthcare services in prisons across the East Midlands, Lincolnshire & Leicestershire.
The Care Group provides healthcare to 7 prisons. You are part of a large peer group of 400+ healthcare professionals with access to peer support, supervision, and excellent opportunities for learning and development. We also offer services within the Personality Disorder Pathway, including Therapeutic Communities (within prisons), Community and Prison Personality Disorder services, and specialist Veteran Services.
We are committed to working in partnership with prison services, national probation service, other healthcare providers, and our criminal justice system partners to improve health, support justice, and reduce re-offending behaviour. The Offender Health Team truly believes it can make a difference to the lives of offenders by offering consistent, high-quality care in primary, mental health, and substance misuse services that are equivalent to health services delivered outside of Prison.
You will be responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to a high standard, promoting best practice and developing Mental Health services to enhance quality and improve patient experience. You will be working alongside the Clinical Matrons for Substance Misuse and Physical Care and other healthcare professionals in the wider healthcare team; you will have all the support you need to deliver the best care possible to our patients at HMP Lowdham.
Want to know more? Come and pay us a visit – and see the world of prison healthcare for yourself. You must be an experienced RMN nurse - The healthcare team operates in a supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional development.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person specification
Qualification
* Registered Mental Health Nurse/Learning Disability First Level Registration
* Master’s degree or equivalent Evidence of CPD
Experience
* Experience of Managing teams and services
* Experience of performance Management
* Knowledge and Experience in the provision of care to the complex needs of mental health patients
* Experience of developing services
Contractual
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Knowledge
* Good Knowledge of safeguarding
* Knowledge of therapeutic approaches used in secure environments including the Recovery Agenda
* Knowledge and understanding of the interface across Clinical pathways
* Experience of working with offenders/criminal justice system
Skills
* Excellent patient-focused assessment skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary team as a senior member and represent nursing perspective in a variety of settings
* Commitment to clinical and managerial supervision
Values and Behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Additional Information
* The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
* We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
* The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
* Communication regarding your application will be sent via email; therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder.
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* For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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