Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Warren Hill, a category C Prison located in Ipswich. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. Hours The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns Monday to Friday- 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday- Flexible Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 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 Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will 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. Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs. Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients. Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. 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 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 & experience required Current NMC registration 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 A non-judgmental and compassionate approach 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. Date posted 17 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £40,211 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 9526_5 Job locations Grove Road Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3BF Job description Job responsibilities As a Mental Health Nurse 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 contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required. Job description Job responsibilities As a Mental Health Nurse 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 contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required. 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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 Grove Road Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3BF Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)