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Job Summary
Join a new service at Campsfield House IRC focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents.
Job Summary
Join a new service at Campsfield House IRC focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents.
The duties of this role will be to work with the senior Mental Health Nurse, Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead to provide dedicated mental health care. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent holistic healthcare, which is compassionate, effective, evidenced based, person-centre and non-judgemental. You will work in partnership with healthcare colleagues to share knowledge, skills and expertise ensuring a trusting, caring environment develops which supports colleagues and others in the team to continue their professional development.
The Healthcare team will model a culture of compassion focused care, whilst demonstrating commitment and clinical competence. You will work closely with our team, partners and stakeholders collaboratively striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring mental healthcare is provided effectively whilst maintaining records in accordance with DrPA governance policies.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake and support with initial reception screening
* Following the initial reception screen, if mental health issues are identified, complete a more in depth assessment develop treatment/interventions/ strategies to support the individuals mental health needs using the appropriate evidence-based screening tools
* If mental health issues escalate requiring additional specialist secondary care services work with the MDT and lead nurses to support the processes that are in place to meet the needs of the individual.
* Work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop treatment /intervention options through the provision of supportive care plans
* Be the named nurse for mental health issues and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic safe, clinically effective mental health care.
* Have excellent written and communication skills ensuring mental healthcare records are developed, maintained and effectively communicated to the MDT.
* Administer medications in accordance with DrPA agreed policies and guidance
* With support from lead MH nurse, undertake risk assessments and take appropriate action if the individual presents with serious mental health concerns i.e. suicide, self-harm or injury to others.
* Strong communication skills are paramount, ensuring individuals will be treated with respect and empathy at all times.
About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield House IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
* Equitable care that is in line with the community services
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,400 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0454-25-0025B5
Job locations
Langford Lane
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1GN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield House IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
* Equitable care that is in line with the community services
Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)
Campsfield House IRC is a secure facility currently designed to accommodate up to 160 male residents in both single and dual occupancy rooms. The centre houses a combination of time-served foreign national offenders and immigration offenders while the Home Office arranges their removal from the UK.
Residents are not permitted to leave the centre or access the local area. Consequently, recreational, educational, healthcare, living, and faith-related facilities are provided entirely onsite.
The healthcare department provides a range of services including primary care, mental health, substance misuse, pharmacy, dental, optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry, and audiology delivered either by us or our specialist partners.
Join us at the beginningWhere possible, this role will be starting before the centre opens. During this period, you will be undertaking your company and centre induction, supporting setting up the department, helping where required, and generally supporting the service to go live as prepared as we can be.
Job Summary
Join a new service at Campsfield House IRC focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents.
The duties of this role will be to work with the senior Mental Health Nurse, Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead to provide dedicated mental health care. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent holistic healthcare, which is compassionate, effective, evidenced based, person-centre and non-judgemental. You will work in partnership with healthcare colleagues to share knowledge, skills and expertise ensuring a trusting, caring environment develops which supports colleagues and others in the team to continue their professional development.
The Healthcare team will model a culture of compassion focused care, whilst demonstrating commitment and clinical competence. You will work closely with our team, partners and stakeholders collaboratively striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring mental healthcare is provided effectively whilst maintaining records in accordance with DrPA governance policies.
Duties
* Undertake and support with initial reception screening
* Following the initial reception screen, if mental health issues are identified, complete a more in depth assessment develop treatment/interventions/ strategies to support the individuals mental health needs using the appropriate evidence-based screening tools
* If mental health issues escalate requiring additional specialist secondary care services work with the MDT and lead nurses to support the processes that are in place to meet the needs of the individual.
* Work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop treatment /intervention options through the provision of supportive care plans
* Be the named nurse for mental health issues and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic safe, clinically effective mental health care.
* Have excellent written and communication skills ensuring mental healthcare records are developed, maintained and effectively communicated to the MDT.
* Administer medications in accordance with DrPA agreed policies and guidance
* With support from lead MH nurse, undertake risk assessments and take appropriate action if the individual presents with serious mental health concerns i.e. suicide, self-harm or injury to others.
* Strong communication skills are paramount, ensuring individuals will be treated with respect and empathy at all times.
* Work with the senior MH nurse to develop a mental health promotion program, visible from initial reception at the IRC to release and deportation, building a strategy for mental health resilience and wellbeing for both individuals and staff
* Conduct reviews of individuals who are being supported via the ACDT process.
Please note the role will include night shifts as part of the rota.
Criteria
Essential
* Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) on the NMC register with no restrictions to practice
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
* Have a sound knowledge of Learning Disability and Personality Disorder
* Ability to work flexibility to meet the mental health needs of the individuals within the IRC
* Work within the multi professional team jointly developing/implementing care plans, managing escalating mental health concerns at pace.
* Excellent communication skills both within the IRC and with external community mental health services
* Competent in mental health assessment and triage
* Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
* Strong written documentation and communication skills
* Organise own workload and manage time effectively, working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
* Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment
* Knowledge in substance misuse
* Experience of mental health assessment and triage
* Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
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.
This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) on the NMC register with no restrictions to practice
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
* Have a sound knowledge of Learning Disability and Personality Disorder
* Ability to work flexibility to meet the mental health needs of the individuals within the IRC
* Work within the multi professional team jointly developing/implementing care plans, managing escalating mental health concerns at pace.
* Excellent communication skills both within the IRC and with external community mental health services
* Competent in mental health assessment and triage
* Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
* Strong written documentation and communication skills
* Organise own workload and manage time effectively, working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
* Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment
* Knowledge in substance misuse
* Experience of mental health assessment and triage
* Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing
Person Specification
Essential
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
* Have a sound knowledge of Learning Disability and Personality Disorder
* Ability to work flexibility to meet the mental health needs of the individuals within the IRC
* Work within the multi professional team jointly developing/implementing care plans, managing escalating mental health concerns at pace.
* Excellent communication skills both within the IRC and with external community mental health services
* Competent in mental health assessment and triage
* Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
* Strong written documentation and communication skills
* Organise own workload and manage time effectively, working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
* Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment
* Knowledge in substance misuse
* Experience of mental health assessment and triage
* Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing
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
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
Langford Lane
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1GN
Employer's website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
Langford Lane
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1GN
Employer's website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
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Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
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