We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP The Mount, a category C Prison located on the outskirts of Bovingdon village in Hertfordshire, England.
The Mount prison originally opened in 1987 as a young offenders institution. It was designed as a Category C training prison built on the site of a former RAF station.
Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £49,770 per annum FTE - depending on experience. 2 year Golden Hello (£2,000 in Year 1 of service and £1,500 in Year 2 of service - conditions apply).
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 Senior Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary:
* 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, assessing their physical, social, and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
* Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to provide outstanding evidence-based care to our patients.
* Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
* Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients' care, considering safeguarding.
Qualifications Required
* Registered nurse (Mental Health)
* Current professional qualification (NMC)
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* Understanding of mental health policy including clinical governance and national standards such as NICE
* Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0NZ
Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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