Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Inpatient Mental Health team at HMP Present, a category B Prison located in Preston.
HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18 + and a capacity of 680.
The Mental Health Nurse will be based in the 18 bedded unit based as a prison environment.
Hours:
This is a permanent full time position based on hours per week Monday - Sunday working various day shifts form - 8pm
Salary:
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary is between £33,232 - £40,211 - 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 Mental Heath Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
1. Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options
2. Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed
3. Assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge
4. Provide outstanding evidence
5. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
6. Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders
7. Promote best practice
8. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care
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:
9. Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
10. Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
11. 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 41,000 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:
12. we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
13. we act with integrity
14. we embrace diversity
15. 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:
16. Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration
17. Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
18. Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse
19. Sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills including risk assessment
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Inpatient Mental Health team at HMP Present, a category B Prison located in Preston.
HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18 + and a capacity of 680.
The Mental Health Nurse will be based in the 18 bedded unit based as a prison environment.
Hours:
This is a permanent full time position based on hours per week Monday - Sunday working various day shifts form - 8pm
Salary:
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary is between £33,232 - £40,211 - 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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