Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Early Days in Custody)
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Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
* MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison. Free parking and very welcoming team!
Working in a friendly and supportive team of 6, lots of training and development available dependant on what you are keen to continue developing in and free parking on site.
Hours
36 hours a week - Working three days a week, 13 hour shift each, 9am-10pm, with 1 hour break. No weekends or nights.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £52507per 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 Senior Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
* Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
* Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
* Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
* Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
* Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
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 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
* Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Nurse - HCPC / NMC Registered
* Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
* Assess patients to a high standard and risk assessment
* 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.
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£46,525 to £52,507 a year £46,525-52,507 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
11372
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
* MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison. Free parking and very welcoming team!
Working in a friendly and supportive team of 6, lots of training and development available dependant on what you are keen to continue developing in and free parking on site.
Hours
36 hours a week - Working three days a week, 13 hour shift each, 9am-10pm, with 1 hour break. No weekends or nights.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £52507per 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
* MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison. Free parking and very welcoming team!
Working in a friendly and supportive team of 6, lots of training and development available dependant on what you are keen to continue developing in and free parking on site.
Hours
36 hours a week - Working three days a week, 13 hour shift each, 9am-10pm, with 1 hour break. No weekends or nights.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £52507per 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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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).
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
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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