We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Men's 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, you'll 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:
* Undertake assessments and manage a 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 doesn't 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. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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 strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for 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.
Job description
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 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.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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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: Practice Plus Group Careers
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