Mental Health Clinical Lead

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinical Lead to join their Regional Senior team. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality healthcare across various sites, including immigration centers. You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring effective communication and quality care while developing clinical procedures and addressing patient concerns. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in mental health services. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity in healthcare.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Access to Learning Management System

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Mental Health Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in supervision, teaching, or mentoring is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mental Health team within Integrated Healthcare Services.
• Provide clinical leadership and manage registered nurses and allied health professionals.
• Ensure clinical practice aligns with standards and protocols.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Nursing

Inter-agency Communication

Triage and Screening

Documentation Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

BSc or equivalent qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join the Regional Senior team. This is a new dedicated IRC role covering sites across the country, including Gatwick IRC, Heathrow IRC, and Derwentside IRC.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, balancing efficiency and quality.

Hours:

This role is part-time, working 3 days a week (22.5 hours), with shift patterns to be discussed.

Salary:

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to £55,996 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
• Access to our Learning Management System for your ongoing training
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and work as part of the Mental Health team within the Integrated Healthcare Services
• Provide clinical leadership and management to registered nurses and allied health professionals
• Establish inter-agency working to ensure good communication and quality care
• Ensure clinical practice aligns with autonomous practice standards
• Provide nursing triage, screening, and assessments based on Wellbeing Approach and Practice Plus policies
• Develop local operating procedures and pathways for clinicians
• Address complaints and concerns related to mental health promptly
• Lead mental health treatment or care, manage waiting lists, and support medicines management
• Make referrals to other health professionals/services as needed
• Set standards for care through protocols and health education activities
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, planning, and treatments

Additional benefits include:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional growth and development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across prisons, young offenders, and immigration centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients.

Our purpose is to Unlock your best work life. Our core values include treating everyone with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and improving together.

Qualifications required

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council registered)
• BSc or equivalent qualification
• Experience in supervision, teaching, or mentoring
• Ongoing professional development to maintain competence

Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.