Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join the Regional Senior team. This is a new dedicated IRC role which will cover our sites all around the country. This new IRC region covers three immigration centres, including Gatwick IRC, Heathrow IRC and Derwentside IRC. 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: This role will be 3 days a week (22.5 hours) with shift patterns to be discussed. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,996 per annum FTE - 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 Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will Work as part of and lead the Mental Health team within the Integrated Healthcare Services team. Provide clinical leadership and management to Registered nurses and allied health professionals. Establish inter-agency working where necessary to ensure good communication increases quality of care for patients. Ensuring that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role. Based on the Wellbeing Approach and Practice Plus mental Health policy, provide nursing triage and screening and assessment. Actively participate with the development of local operating procedures to ensure pathways are clear for clinicians Ensuring all complaints / concerns relating to Mental Health are dealt with in a timely fashion. Nurse lead treatment or care within mental health Confirm waiting list are well managed ensuring minimal waiting times for patients Medicines management/advice including supporting medicine administration Referral to another health professional or service as required. Set standards for care by implementing protocols and establishing health education activities. Maintain accurate documentation of assessment, planning and treatment of patients 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 Registered Mental Health Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council) BSc or equivalent qualification Experience of providing supervision Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification Experience Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the role Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £55,996- Depending on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10896 Job locations Hawker House Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8BW Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join the Regional Senior team. This is a new dedicated IRC role which will cover our sites all around the country. This new IRC region covers three immigration centres, including Gatwick IRC, Heathrow IRC and Derwentside IRC. 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: This role will be 3 days a week (22.5 hours) with shift patterns to be discussed. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,996 per annum FTE - 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. Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join the Regional Senior team. This is a new dedicated IRC role which will cover our sites all around the country. This new IRC region covers three immigration centres, including Gatwick IRC, Heathrow IRC and Derwentside IRC. 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: This role will be 3 days a week (22.5 hours) with shift patterns to be discussed. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,996 per annum FTE - 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. 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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 Hawker House Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8BW Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)