Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the mental health and learning disabilities services for an experienced, motivated and forward‑thinking practitioner to join a busy supportive team based at HMP Berwyn.
We are looking for mental health practitioners with a real interest in forensic mental health and, whilst past experience in a forensic setting is desirable, it is not essential. Our aim is to identify staff with a strong belief in recovery and who are comfortable working closely with forensic prisoners. This type of setting will provide challenges and it is important that you have a good understanding of caring for patients with acute mental health backgrounds.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, it will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
This service provides an opportunity to develop an integrated team offering specialist mental health provision to service users within the custodial environment. This will include primary and secondary mental health care caseloads with whom they will work alongside to formulate risk‑management plans and care planning based on robust assessment of need. This will be supported by a multi‑disciplinary team‑based approach.
You will be approachable, energetic and resilient. You will be joining a team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients under our care and also supporting your professional development.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills within offender health and work closely within a multi‑agency team to improve practice and overall experience for the service users.
We are looking for a good team player who has excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage their time effectively.
In addition, we are keen to develop employees and offer excellent progression through various career pathways and in continuing professional development opportunities such as an MSc in Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family‑friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes, work‑life balance policies and on‑site crèche facilities.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Current RMN NMC registration
* Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983)
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of dual diagnosis
Experience
* Experience of assessing service users health and wellbeing
* Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating complex needs
EEO Statement
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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