We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
In this role, you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
Monday to Sunday - 08:00 - 18:30, across 3/4 days on a rolling 4-week rota. There will be an expectation to work alternate weekends.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our team at HMP Doncaster, a category B prison in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health care.
Hours
Monday to Sunday - 08:00 - 18:30, across 3/4 days on a rolling 4-week rota. Expectation to work alternate weekends.
Salary
This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to £47,466, 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
* Access to our Learning Management System for tailored training
* Support from the wider team
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
* Assess and manage patients' mental health needs.
* Work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team, managing a caseload, and developing holistic care plans.
* Contribute to nursing strategy and vision, providing evidence-based, personalized care based on patient feedback.
* Deliver non-judgemental, therapeutic care while maintaining professional boundaries.
* Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, always considering safeguarding policies.
If you're interested in career development, we offer a range of internal and external training opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.
We also provide:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support for professional growth and development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support services
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders' institutions, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritizing their needs regardless of background.
Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:
* Treat patients and colleagues with respect
* Act with integrity
* Embrace diversity
* Strive for continuous improvement together
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us realize our vision of fair and inclusive healthcare for all.
Requirements
* NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Experience working within mental health settings and understanding this patient group
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Experience collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments
While not essential, experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable.
Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you wish to develop your healthcare skills and learn new things daily in a dynamic environment, this could be the right role for you.
Job description & responsibilities
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing patients' mental health needs. You will work independently within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care, contributing to our nursing strategy by delivering evidence-based, personalized care, and fostering professional relationships and safeguarding.
You will lead and motivate colleagues, build strong partnerships, promote best practices, and support shared learning to ensure safe, high-quality care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the sensitive nature of the work.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more info, visit NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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