Mental Health Nurse (Bank)

Practice Plus Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join the Mental Health team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. You will work with a team of five MHNs and Leads in a dynamic, high-demand environment within the immigration estate, performing triage, risk assessment, and patient care planning.

Role involves comprehensive assessments, medication rounds, and supporting individuals who may have experienced trauma. On-site parking and structured induction provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC) with active registration.
• Demonstrated Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience with patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions and substance misuse awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Initiate and review care plans and develop treatment options.
• Administer medications and monitor responses and side effects.
• Manage a caseload of patients and provide information and advice.

Skills

CPD

Psychosocial interventions

Group work

Substance misuse awareness

Education

NMC registration

Job description

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, located in Gatwick.

Parking on site, working within the Immigration estate, challenging and fast paced environment, with a good induction programme.

Working in a team of 5 of Mental Health Nurses and Leads. Dealing with triage, managing and contributing to detention centre management of risks of suicide and self harm (ACDT).

Hours

Bank hours which will be ad-hoc. Days are 07:00 to 19:30hrs, Nights are 19:00 to 07:30hrs.

Salary

£23.83 per hour

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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

• 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 patient’s health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge
• You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• You will 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
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.

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

What we’re looking for in you

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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• 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

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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.