Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health team at HMP Kirkham, a Category D prison located in Kirkham, Preston. The prison has its own Healthcare department where you will be based, and the primary care team consists of 10 staff. HMP Kirkham has a capacity of 700 males. As a Clinical Lead you will be responsible for leading a team of four, including 2 senior mental health nurses, a nursing associate, and a healthcare assistant. You will work closely with the wider healthcare team, delivering a 50/50 split of clinical care and managerial duties.
Working Hours
Monday – Friday
37.5 hours per week
8 am – 4 pm (around)
Weekend work required approximately one weekend in four in the near future.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of and lead the Mental Health team within the Integrated Healthcare Services team.
* Provide clinical leadership and management to registered nurses and allied health professionals.
* Establish inter‑agency working where necessary to ensure good communication and improve quality of care for patients.
* Ensure that personal clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
* Based on the Wellbeing Approach and Practice Plus mental health policy, provide nursing triage, screening and assessment.
* Actively participate in the development of local operating procedures to ensure clear pathways for clinicians.
* Ensure all complaints and concerns relating to mental health are dealt with in a timely fashion.
* Nurse‑lead treatment or care within mental health.
* Confirm waiting lists are well managed, ensuring minimal waiting times for patients.
* Medicines management/advice, including supporting medication administration.
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse – NMC.
* Experience of providing supervision.
* Teaching/mentoring experience and/or qualification experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the role.
* Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment is desirable.
Benefits
* On‑site parking.
* Staff gym access.
* On‑site farm shop and café.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
* Support for professional development.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.
* Annual salary between £51,643 – £58,012 depending on experience (part‑time).
Values
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* We embrace diversity.
* We strive to do things better together.
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