Senior Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to manage and assess mental health needs within a prison setting. The role involves working autonomously with a multidisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans. Candidates must be NMC registered, with experience in mental health settings and the ability to deliver non-judgmental care. Competitive salary with extensive training and development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Access to gym

Training and development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Legal right to work in the UK; role subject to additional vetting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients' mental health needs.
• Develop holistic care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver non-judgmental care and build therapeutic relationships.

Skills

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience in mental health settings

Collaborative work in multidisciplinary environments

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C prison located in the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

HMP Lancaster Farm consists of 550 males.

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This senior mental health nurse role involves assessing and managing individuals' mental health needs within a secure prison environment. You will work autonomously with a multidisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients' mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to provide outstanding evidence‑based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients' care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

Qualifications & Experience

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• UK professional registration is required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• Legal right to work in the UK; role subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Onsite parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to gym.
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 8am – 6pm over 4 days, with 1 weekend every 6 weeks.
• Annual salary: £43,609 – £49,175 per annum (full time, FTE).
• Bespoke induction and learning management system access.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Support from the wider team.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support where needed.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.

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 are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treat patients and each other with respect, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and do things better together.

Who we’re looking for

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.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3QZ

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