Overview
Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at HMP Wakefield, a category A prison in West Yorkshire.
Hours: 7 day service. Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00 or 08:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 08:30-16:30. 18:00 finish. Weekend duties and bank holidays are shared across the team. This is a full-time role with an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How we will support you
* Bespoke induction, including the 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 must have the legal right to work in the UK; offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties / Responsibilities
* Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of 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 the nursing strategy and vision to provide outstanding evidence-based care, seeking and acting on patient feedback to personalise care
* Deliver non-judgemental care, build therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries
* Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, following policies and safeguarding procedures
Career development opportunities are available, including internal and external options for development and learning.
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 are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting patient needs first regardless of background.
Our purpose is to unlock your best work life. Our core values:
* We treat patients and each other with respect
* We act with integrity
* We strive to do things better together
We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive a fair and inclusive healthcare experience.
Qualifications / Experience
* Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered
* Experience of working within mental health settings and understanding this patient group
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment
Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment is desirable but not essential.
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous convictions.
Salary: Up to £47,466 depending on experience
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