Job summary Making a difference everyday - Healthcare in Prison Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same? Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to work within the integrated health service at HMP Hindley The prison is based in Hindley Wigan and is easily accessible by public transport, As an Mental Health Nurse, you will provide a holistic package of care to patients within the prison system, working with the team to develop and maintain delivery of high quality, individualised, evidence-based patient centred nursing care. You'll manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment. You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and be looking to develop your current skills in a unique and ever-changing environment. You will have a passion for learning and development, as well as having the initiative to bring new ideas and opinions on how to improve the healthcare services.This is an exciting and dynamic role for the post holders who will be looking to expand their knowledge in health and justice services. We are looking to recruit warm, compassionate, caring, hardworking individuals to join our friendly, motivated and dynamic team at HMP Hindley The post provides an opportunity to work as part of a large team of highly experienced and skilled healthcare professionals. Main duties of the job To triage the mental health needs of new arrivals/transfers and those currently in custody. To provide advice on a range of health and harm reduction recovery issues to those with substance and/or mental health needs. To safely promote the generic health needs of service users/patients with drug misuse issues and refer on to Health Care when required. To complete mental health assessment To provide a range of therapeutic interventions to service users with both primary care and secondary mental health care needs. To provide a safe and accurate full comprehensive clinical assessment of service users/patients treatment needs in collaboration with the lead medical staff and other healthcare staff. To safely and effectively carry out appropriate clinical and prison ACCT risk assessment regarding the service users/patients drug treatment and mental health issues thereby implementing appropriate interventions to manage the risks. To make recommendations and identify the service users/ patient's treatment needs in developing their integrated care plan. To safely and effectively manage the treatment plans of patients About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,T rafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year additional RR payment £1500 per year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6519968-A Job locations HMP Hindley Warrington Road Risley, Croft, Warrington WA36BP Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Knowledge Essential Relevant professional qualification RMN or educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience in a health or social care setting Postgraduate Certificate in Managing in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards one Desirable Evidence of working with offenders/ those involved with the criminal justice system. Experience of working with women with histories of complex trauma. Experience Essential The post holder should: oDemonstrate an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care oKnowledge of how adverse childhood experience affects people's lives. oKnowledge of basic elements of developing good therapeutic relationships oUnderstanding and ability to deliver formulation driven assessment & treatment at Step 2 knowlegde Essential The post holder should: oExperience of working with people in primary care services who have experienced a mental health problem oAppropriate clinical experience including individual and group work oWorked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Desirable Post-qualification training relevant to the area Training in risk assessment, mental health, personality difficulties. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Relevant professional qualification RMN or educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience in a health or social care setting Postgraduate Certificate in Managing in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards one Desirable Evidence of working with offenders/ those involved with the criminal justice system. Experience of working with women with histories of complex trauma. Experience Essential The post holder should: oDemonstrate an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care oKnowledge of how adverse childhood experience affects people's lives. oKnowledge of basic elements of developing good therapeutic relationships oUnderstanding and ability to deliver formulation driven assessment & treatment at Step 2 knowlegde Essential The post holder should: oExperience of working with people in primary care services who have experienced a mental health problem oAppropriate clinical experience including individual and group work oWorked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Desirable Post-qualification training relevant to the area Training in risk assessment, mental health, personality difficulties. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address HMP Hindley Warrington Road Risley, Croft, Warrington WA36BP Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)