Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available within the CNWL Health and Justice Service.
In order to focus on the high risk ‘Early Days in Custody’, we are recruiting two more team members for our growing Mental Health Team at HMP Woodhill.
We are seeking two Band 6 Mental Health Team Leaders to join the multi-disciplinary Integrated Mental Health Team. If you thrive on new challenges, enjoy dynamic environments, and are passionate about Health and Justice, you might be the perfect fit for our developing team.
Joining our Prisons Healthcare Team means you will address healthcare needs in secure environments and have a tangible impact on promoting health and well-being. Our services operate on a 7-day work model to ensure high standards of patient care at all times.
Discover what our staff say about working in our award-winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice
Main duties of the job
1. Play a key role in the multi-agency focus on early days in custody, assessing and managing risk with prison colleagues.
2. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to assess mental health needs, provide interventions, and facilitate referrals through outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and prison wings.
3. Work autonomously and as part of the wider team, managing caseloads and responding to emergency referrals.
4. Collaborate with the Primary Care team to deliver holistic physical and mental health care.
Working for our organisation
We seek outstanding individuals willing to support our patients and colleagues, with opportunities for career development across diverse mental health and community services.
Our staff benefit from MyTrustBenefits, an online portal offering discounts and free online courses on various topics.
As an NHS Trust, we encourage vaccination to protect staff, patients, and service users.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Assess and manage risks in the ‘Early Days in Custody’ of prisoners.
* Assess and treat patients throughout their journey in prison.
* Accept referrals, triage patients, and provide comprehensive assessments.
* Manage caseloads following the Care Programme Approach in collaboration with the team and external services.
* Coordinate pre-release care planning.
Person Specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential: Registered Nurse (RMN), Mentorship or supervisor qualification, evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable: Post-registration qualifications such as CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
Previous Experience
Essential: Significant post-registration experience, experience in multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring, supervising, care coordination, and community work.
Desirable: Experience in prison or forensic settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential: Engagement skills, risk assessment, excellent communication and IT skills, ability to work independently and in teams, knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks, problem-solving, and clinical governance.
Attitudes and Personal Characteristics
Essential: Motivation for high standards, compassion, non-judgmental attitude, flexibility.
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