Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in Lancaster Farms. Hours 37.5 hours a week working 07:30- 17:30 or 8-18:00 Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday and BH 08:00 to 17:30 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40211 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options. You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed. You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge, as well as Open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals being managed under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk management system known as Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT). You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required. If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning It doesnt stop there we also offer: 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 you need it Our full range of benefits is available as a download on this ad. 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. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 we embrace diversity 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Qualifications required Qualified Mental Health Nurse Current NMC registration Evidence of Continued Professional Development Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse Sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills including risk assessment Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £40,211 a year £33232 to £40211 depending on experience. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8346_4 Job locations HMP Lancaster Farms Stone Row Head Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3QZ Job description Job responsibilities We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in Lancaster Farms. Hours 37.5 hours a week working 07:30- 17:30 or 8-18:00 Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday and BH 08:00 to 17:30 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40211 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Job description Job responsibilities We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in Lancaster Farms. Hours 37.5 hours a week working 07:30- 17:30 or 8-18:00 Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday and BH 08:00 to 17:30 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40211 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. 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UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group Address HMP Lancaster Farms Stone Row Head Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3QZ Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)