Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Woodbridge seeks a Mental Health Nurse to join its Primary Care team at HMP Warren Hill. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, managing care plans, and treating patients in a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be an NMC registered nurse with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach. The position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities, contributing to fair healthcare access in the prison system.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse is mandatory.
• Experience in hospital, community or prison environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Initiate and review care plans, developing treatment options.
• Assess and treat patients, managing potential distress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working complexities

Education

NMC registered Mental Health Nurse

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Warren Hill, a male prison located in Woodbridge.

Hours

Shifts across Monday to Sunday including bank holidays. Monday to Friday: 07:30-18:00. Employees are expected to work 1 in 3 weekends, with hours routinely spread over 4 days.

Salary

Annual salary up to £38,115 per annum, depending on experience.

Support & Development

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments within a multi‑disciplinary team, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess & treat patients who may have experienced trauma and may be distressed.
• Assess patients’ health needs using evidence‑based frameworks, risk assess using sound clinical knowledge, and participate in reviews of individuals under the Prison Suicide and Self‑Harm risk management system (ACCT).

Career Development

We offer a wide range of opportunities for internal and external professional development and learning.

Benefits

• 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 needed

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offender and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, no matter 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, yet driven professionals who can help us drive a vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications Required

• NMC registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working complexities
• Non‑judgemental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

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

Legal & Security Checks

Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group
Grove Road
Hollesley
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 3BF

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/