We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, an Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton. Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removal centres under one management structure, making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents. Hours: Monday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm, based on 37.5 hours per week.
The mental health team consists of 9 members, working closely with the substance misuse and physiology teams. You will be based in the healthcare department.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing healthcare to patients and promoting health and well-being within the prisoner population.
2. Assessing and managing caseloads of individuals referred to mental health services.
3. Working as part of an integrated primary and secondary care model.
4. Working independently while contributing to group MDT and triage activities.
5. Carrying out comprehensive assessments, communicating treatment options, and initiating supportive care plans.
6. Supporting your team in delivering care on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
7. Modeling a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication, and competence.
If you're interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for skill and experience growth, including both internal and external learning options. We also provide:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
* Support for professional development.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support.
We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us achieve our vision of fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Requirements:
* Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered.
* Experience in mental health settings and working with this patient group.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience collaborating with other agencies in a multidisciplinary environment.
Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable. Secure environments are challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn in a dynamic environment, this could be the right role for you.
Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team 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 in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs regardless of background. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values:
* Treat patients and colleagues as we wish to be treated.
* Act with integrity.
* Embrace diversity.
* Strive for continuous improvement together.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary between £42,525 and £50,400 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How we support you:
* Bespoke induction and training.
* Competency framework.
* Regional and national career development opportunities.
* Access to our Learning Management System.
* Support from the wider team.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.
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