Early Days in Custody Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Days in Custody Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner to join their team at a prominent prison facility. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing compassionate care to patients. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of mental health care in secure settings.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Experience with complex mental health conditions and psychosocial interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide non-judgemental care and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Assessment

Medication Management

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Early Days in Custody Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner to join our mental health team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in central Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners. Although the site is close to Winchester city centre, there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

Hours

37.5 hours working Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm. No weekends.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £50000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

As a Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options
• Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed
• Assess patient's health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledge
• Work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there... we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core 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

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required:

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.