Senior Mental Health Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading health organization in Leyland is seeking a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join their team at HMP Wymott. This full-time role involves assessing and managing the mental health needs of patients in a secure environment. The position offers a competitive salary between £43,609 and £49,175 annually, alongside opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Access to onsite gym

Careers and development opportunities

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• Candidates should be HCPC/NMC registered.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess patients' mental health needs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide evidence-based care personalized to patients.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Autonomous practice

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

HCPC/NMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health Team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally the candidate needs to be a car driver due to the location of the prison.

HMP Wymott has a capacity of around 1,100 and hosts a varied and complex population.

You will work as part of a mental health team of 14, whose offices are within the Healthcare department, but clinics will also be based on the wings.

HMP Wymott Offers:

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday – 37.5 hours per week
• 8am - 4pm
• 1 in 4 weekends
• 4 week rolling rota

Salary:

This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £43,609 – £49,175 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 personalized and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non‑judgmental 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.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there

• 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

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’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.

• Occupational Therapist or Social Worker – HCPC / NMC Registered
• 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

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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR268LW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

£43,609 to £49,175 a year