Band 6 Intensive Specialist Practitioner - Wiltshire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Intensive Specialist Practitioner to provide intensive mental health support in a prison-based service in Avon & Wiltshire. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in adult mental health and be a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This role offers £26.50 per hour and flexible locum work, contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Join us to make a tangible difference in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Flexibility as a locum

Competitive pay

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Enhanced professional development

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NMC registration and current prison clearance.
• Significant experience in adult mental health, ideally in crisis or prison settings.
• Ability to manage complex cases and coordinate care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid mental health assessments in a prison setting.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive support.
• Work autonomously to assess risks and prevent hospital admissions.
• Utilize therapeutic approaches to support mental health recovery.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT)

Crisis management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Valid NMC registration

Advanced qualifications (AMHP, Non-Medical Prescribing)

Job description

Band 6 Intensive Specialist Practitioner

Job Title: Band 6 Intensive Specialist Practitioner Location: Prison-based Service in Avon & Wiltshire Salary: £26.50 per hour Type: Hourly Contract Duration: 3 Months

Are you looking for a thrilling role that challenges you and offers a unique environment to hone your mental health skills? This is an unparalleled opportunity for a Band 6 Intensive Specialist Practitioner to make a tangible difference within a prison-based service in Avon & Wiltshire. With an hourly rate of £26.50, you will be providing intensive support to individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs over the course of a three-month full-time contract.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum job: Enjoy the flexibility and freedom that comes with being a locum, allowing you to tailor your work schedule around your lifestyle, with the bonus of broadening your professional experience across diverse settings.
• Competitive pay: At £26.50 per hour, this role offers a fantastic rate to enhance your earnings while broadening your professional skills.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work within a dynamic team, enhancing your professional network and sharing expertise across various specialties.
• Enhanced professional development: Opportunities to expand your skills through varied cases and complexities in mental health management within a unique, secure environment.

What you will do:

• Conduct rapid mental health assessments within a prison setting, delivering specialist interventions and managing crises effectively.
• Develop and implement personalised treatment plans to provide recovery-focused care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver comprehensive mental health support onsite.
• Work autonomously to assess risks, manage complex cases, and innovate care strategies that prevent hospital admissions.
• Utilise therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and psychosocial interventions to support individuals’ mental health recovery.

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration and current prison clearance.
• Significant experience in adult mental health, ideally within community, crisis, forensic, or prison settings.
• Strong skills in therapeutic approaches, with the ability to manage complex cases and coordinate care effectively.
• Advanced qualifications such as AMHP, Non-Medical Prescribing, or other relevant post-registration credentials.
• Experience mentoring or supervising staff and students.

Avon & Wiltshire is a fantastic location to live and work. With its stunning countryside, historical landmarks, and vibrant cultural scene, it offers an enriching lifestyle both professionally and personally. Join us and experience the unique blend of work and leisure that these areas provide!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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