Clinical Lead - Prison Mental Health Team - £3,000 Joining Bonus
The closing date is 17 March 2026
Have you ever thought about working within prison mental health services?
HMP Humber are looking for a Clinical Lead to provide mental health care to patients. This role will be responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services working as part of a stepped care model. You will complete comprehensive assessments, confidently communicate treatment options and initiate supportive care plans, and provide evidence‑based interventions alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will work with internal and external partners, including partner healthcare providers, prison colleagues, social care providers, and probation services. As such, you will need excellent communication skills and a teamwork ethos.
The service operates 7 days a week: Monday‑Friday 08:00‑19:00, Saturday/Sunday 08:00‑16:00. Weekend work is part of this role with approximately one in four weekends expected to be covered. It is a 37.5‑hour per week role although part‑time or condensed hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist. You will have a flexible approach to working within a team that encourages new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service.
You will have experience providing compassionate mental health care and an understanding of the criminal justice system. You will make ongoing assessment of needs reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning. You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments.
You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs. You will be committed to a person‑centred approach and have the ability to prioritise.
18 months post‑qualifying experience including sign‑off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.
Please note this post offers a £3,000 joining bonus alongside development opportunities for successful applicants. This incentive is paid as follows: £1,500 upon joining the Trust, £750 after year 1 and £750 after year 2.
About us
Our Journey to Change sets out why we do what we do, the kind of organisation we want to be and the three big goals we’re committing to. It was co‑created with patients, carers, colleagues and partners.
We want people to lead their best possible lives.
Values: We are committed to three big goals: to co‑create a great experience for patients, carers and families; to co‑create a great experience for our colleagues; and to be a great partner. We offer a comprehensive induction, robust supervision arrangements and training opportunities, enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence‑based practices.
As well as team operational and clinical support and leadership, you will have access to professional‑specific support including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Nurse Consultant and an Associate Director of Nursing.
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non‑discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect and Compassion.
We would welcome candidates to contact and arrange a visit to the prison or an informal discussion.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualification
* RNMH, RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales).
* 18 months post‑qualifying experience including sign‑off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
* Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales).
* Recognised sign‑off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
* Qualified practitioner in, e.g., CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis, etc. (within agreed timescale).
* Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent).
* Non‑medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale).
* Post‑graduate qualification in a relevant area.
Experience
* Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
* Working with external partners/team working.
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
* Experience in a secure environment.
Skills
* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Provide leadership and monitor, co‑ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co‑ordinator responsibilities.
* Knowledge of offender health clinical pathways.
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.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro‑rata) per annum
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