Senior Mental Health Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Foston Hall, which is a closed category women's prison located in Derbyshire, East Midlands, and has a capacity of 300 females aged 18 +.

The Mental Health team consists of a manager, 4 mental health nurses, a neurodiversity lead, a physiologist, a physiologist assistant, psychiatric input, and an administrator. The mental health team is based in your own building; however, you will conduct clinics and appointments on the wings of the prison. HMP Foston Hall offers:

• Onsite parking
• Staff discounted canteen
• Training and Development
• Onsite gym

Hours: Mon to Fri 8-4 with 1 in 4 weekends (which you will receive a day off).

Salary: This position is full-time; you'll receive an annual salary of up to £42,094 - £47,466 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 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:

• Contribute to the provision of clinical expertise and expert advice from a mental health perspective, supporting the wider prison and driving up clinical performance.
• Use your skills and experience to develop goal-oriented care plans that support a patient's progression and overall well-being. You will use evidence-based theory to support the delivery of high-quality mental health intervention while meeting CQC requirements, following our policies and procedures, and always considering safeguarding.
• Develop links with our partners and stakeholders, contributing to a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.
• Embed evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement, fostering a culture of reflection and shared learning.
• Share knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care, supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.

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.

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 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 you're 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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5DN

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