Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a Mental Health Nurse for HMP New Hall in Wakefield. The role involves assessments, developing treatment options, and caring for distressed patients. Candidates must be NMC registered and have a compassionate approach. Full-time, annual salary between £33,232 - £40,211. Opportunities for career development and support are included.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and initiate care plans.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess distressed patients.
• Manage cases under ACCT framework.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Understanding of multi-disciplinary work

Continued Professional Development

Education

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our mental health team at HMP New Hall based in Wakefield. HMP New Hall is a female adult and young offenders institution offering a medium level of security with a population of 344 females. The team consists of 8 members including a senior mental health nurse, an LD nurse, mental health nurses and HCA’s. The mental health team have an office based in the healthcare department; however you will be mainly based on the prison wings conducting clinics, assessments days and dealing with caseloads.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

• 7 days service with rota’s done 1 month in advance
• Monday to Sunday service – 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm
• Weekends and Bank Holidays 9am – 5pm
• 1 weekend in 5
• Rota’s done 4 weeks in advance

Salary

This position is full time. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £33,232 - £40,211 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Support and development

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 on a permanent basis 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 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 patients’ health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to risk assess; use sound clinical knowledge; open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals managed under ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork)

Career development If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning. We also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue 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 background. Our 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

• NMC registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

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

Job description and person specification

Additional details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: 5 New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4AX

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