Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a passionate Mental Health Nurse to join their primary care team. This position is based at Gatwick IRC and involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with complex mental health conditions. Ideal candidates should be NMC registered with experience in psychosocial interventions and group work. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients who have complex mental health conditions.
• Experience providing psychosocial interventions and group work.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments and develop treatment options.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess health needs.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication.

Skills

Complex mental health conditions

Psychosocial interventions

Group work

Substance misuse awareness

Learning disability experience

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our primary care team at Gatwick IRC, located in Gatwick.

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns. Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Flexible to do day and night shifts.

Salary

This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £50,076 per annum FTE – depending on experience.

How we will 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.

Main duties of the job

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

• Work within a multidisciplinary 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
• Assess patients 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 caseload of patients
• 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

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

About us

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.

Requirements

• NMC Registered Mental Health, or Learning Disability Nurse
• 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
• Experience of working with learning disability patients
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

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

Job description & responsibilities

Full job duties are described above under Main duties of the job; no additional information provided beyond that content.

Legal and registration

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/