Prison Mental Health Practitioner: Transform Lives

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Mental Health Practitioner to provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, delivering interventions, and collaborating with community teams to ensure continuity of care. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and a commitment to high standards of care in a challenging environment. Applicants must also be ready to undertake National Security Vetting, ensuring their capability to work in a prison setting.

Qualifications

• Experience providing specialist mental healthcare to offenders.
• Ability to perform robust assessments and interventions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental healthcare to offenders as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team.
• Manage a mixed caseload and perform assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with community mental health teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Leadership

Trauma-informed Care

Community Collaboration

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Mental Health Practitioner to provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, delivering interventions, and collaborating with community teams to ensure continuity of care. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and a commitment to high standards of care in a challenging environment. Applicants must also be ready to undertake National Security Vetting, ensuring their capability to work in a prison setting.