We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Mental Health Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Highpoint, a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk, England.
Highpoint Prison offers free parking and free use of an on-site large gym. Can offer nurse prescribing for career development. Working in a unique setting, working alongside the prison where they have really good working relationships, and also going through the development of a new site/new build to expand capacity, so an exciting time to join.
Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours
37.5 hours a week mainly working Monday to Friday 8-4 or 8.30-4.30pm with some weekend cover when required.
Salary
You will receive an annual salary up to £46,420 per annum - 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 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 Deputy Mental Health Lead (Senior 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.
* Manage a team of around 5 or 6 Mental Health Nurses, LD Nurse, and a TNA.
* Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed.
* Assess patients' health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledge.
* Ensure that you assess the physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their period of custody so that any appropriate referral can be made.
* Be responsible for making a clinical judgement regarding any immediate need and long-term treatment.
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 doesn't 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.
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're 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.
* 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications Required
* You will be a qualified Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with a real passion for developing your clinical skills in an environment that is ever-changing.
* Must have strong leadership experience and team management.
* Current professional qualification (NMC) and evidence of Continued Professional Development.
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
* You will have a flexible approach working within a team that encourages new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Practice Plus Group
Address:
Stradishall
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 9YG
Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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