Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Mens Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality. Hours Monday to Friday, from 08:00 - 16:00. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 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 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 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, 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. Undertake assessments and manage and caseload for patients referred into Mental health services Provide advice for treatment options and initiate supportive care plans Work with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team 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 required Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group Evidence of Continued Professional Development Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment 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. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £47,466 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10516 Job locations Marsh Gate Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 8UX Job description Job responsibilities To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner population whilst implementing a stepped-care model of delivery. We are looking for experienced Mental Health Practitioners: RMN, Social Workers (Mental Health), Occupational Therapists (Mental Health), Speech and Language Therapists (Mental Health) to join our integrated mental health team (IMHT). The role will involve assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services. Practitioners will work under autonomously whilst also contributing to the MDT and wider integrated healthcare team. You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, risk assessments confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans. You will work with individuals on a 1-2-1 and group basis and will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence. As an AHP (OT or SLT), you will maintain your professional registration and provide specialist assessment, consultation and guidance as well as managing your own caseload. You will receive clinical supervision from a senior AHP and play an exciting role in shaping the delivery of AHP services within the prison. You will contribute to our healthcare 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. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework. Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job. Encourage a shared learning approach to teaching. Job description Job responsibilities To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner population whilst implementing a stepped-care model of delivery. We are looking for experienced Mental Health Practitioners: RMN, Social Workers (Mental Health), Occupational Therapists (Mental Health), Speech and Language Therapists (Mental Health) to join our integrated mental health team (IMHT). The role will involve assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services. Practitioners will work under autonomously whilst also contributing to the MDT and wider integrated healthcare team. You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, risk assessments confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans. You will work with individuals on a 1-2-1 and group basis and will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence. As an AHP (OT or SLT), you will maintain your professional registration and provide specialist assessment, consultation and guidance as well as managing your own caseload. You will receive clinical supervision from a senior AHP and play an exciting role in shaping the delivery of AHP services within the prison. You will contribute to our healthcare 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. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework. Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job. 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Desirable Please refer to the job description attached to the advert. 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). 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 Marsh Gate Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 8UX Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)