Mental Health Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team at HMP Lancaster Farms. This role offers the chance to work in a secure environment where you will develop your clinical skills while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals in custody. You will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, managing care plans, and providing treatment to patients who may have faced traumatic experiences. If you are passionate about mental health and looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally, this position could be ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health nursing with a focus on clinical assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans for patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and initiate care plans for patients.
• Monitor and treat patients' health needs throughout their custody period.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Care Planning

Risk Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Mental Health Nursing Degree

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Secure environments are among the most challenging yet rewarding workplaces for healthcare professionals. If you are seeking a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic environment, then this could be the opportunity for you.

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Secure environments are among the most challenging yet rewarding workplaces for healthcare professionals. If you are seeking a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic environment, then this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Mental Health Nurse working within the team at HMP Lancaster Farms, you will work within a multidisciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options. You will undertake medication rounds, assess and treat patients who may have experienced traumatic events and may be distressed. You will assess patients' health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to perform risk assessments using sound clinical knowledge.

You will ensure that you assess the physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their custody period, so that any necessary referrals can be made. You will also be responsible for making clinical judgments regarding immediate needs and long-term treatment options.