Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for HMP Inverness. The role involves providing individualized care, coordinating complex mental health services, and working in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and a passion for mental health care, with opportunities to enhance their careers in a supportive environment in the beautiful Highlands.

Benefits

Supportive community atmosphere

Stable job in a major employer

Opportunities for professional development

Access to beautiful outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Mental Health practitioner.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse degree required.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health care.
• Provide coordinated care for prisoners with complex needs.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and medication management.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Patient Assessment

Case Management

Therapeutic Group Facilitation

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Mental Health practitioner to work within HMP Inverness.

Under the supervision of senior nursing colleagues you will assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence informed care in line with national and local guidelines. You will provide individualised care and support to people who have mental ill health and who may require complex case management.

You will practice within relevant generic national and local standards to provide safe and effective mental health nursing care to individuals in a prison setting, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Under the supervision of senior colleagues you will provide, coordinate and manage complex packages of mental health care to people in the care of the prison.

As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner you will coordinate and manage services, engaging in multidisciplinary and multi agency team working and partnership including with Scottish Prison Service (SPS) colleagues.

As part of the Multi Disciplinary Team you will assist patients to achieve optimum health and well being this will include, taking account of patient choice, identifying any recommended changes in lifestyle and promoting self care.

You may participate in the general duties within the Health Centre including medication dispensing and supporting GP clinics.

You would regularly administer medication, assess the clinical effectiveness of medication regimes as well as monitoring mental state and any medication side effects and feed back to prescribers.

You will participate in the planning and facilitation of therapeutic group activities in collaboration with other professionals.

The post holder will have regular managerial supervision from the Team Lead on all aspects of their role.

There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere.

We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive. And, as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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