In-Custody Mental Health Clinician — NHS

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly supervision

Career progression opportunities

Training opportunities

Relocation package

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Mental Health Practitioner at HMP Downview in the Criminal Justice Health team. You will assess and treat prisoners with mental health needs, triage referrals, and undertake EDIC assessments to determine care pathways and link with GPs, psychology, and social care services.

You will case manage a defined caseload within CPA guidelines and contribute to pre-release planning, in partnership with prison departments and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues and feedback to the MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in custody within the Mental Health In-reach Team.
• Accept referrals and triage patients with the team.
• Undertake Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments and plan further care.
• Participate in Care and Separation (CSU) rounds with GP and primary care nurse.
• Provide safe, effective case management for a defined caseload.
• Ensure effective pre-release care planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Triage

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care planning

Job description

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Mental Health Practitioner at HMP Downview in the Criminal Justice Health team. You will assess and treat prisoners with mental health needs, triage referrals, and undertake EDIC assessments to determine care pathways and link with GPs, psychology, and social care services.

You will case manage a defined caseload within CPA guidelines and contribute to pre-release planning, in partnership with prison departments and external agencies.