Senior Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their Mental Health team at HMP Doncaster. The role requires the candidate to undertake patient assessments, provide treatment options, and support a multidisciplinary team. A full-time position offering a competitive salary of up to £49,175 per annum, with opportunities for professional development and additional benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or similar qualification.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for patients referred into Mental Health Services.
• Provide advice for treatment options.
• Support team to carry out comprehensive assessments.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience in mental health settings

Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Mens Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Hours

Monday to Sunday from 08:00 - 18:30. There is an expectation to work one weekend in 6, on a rolling shift pattern.

Salary

This position is full time. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 per annum, depending on experience.

How 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and manage caseload for patients referred into Mental Health Services
• Provide advice for treatment options and initiate supportive care plans
• Work with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support team to carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicate treatment options and initiate supportive care plans
• Model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence
• Contribute to healthcare strategy and vision including delivering evidence‑based care, non‑judgemental care, inspiring excellence, promoting best practice, and sharing knowledge

Benefits

• 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 are 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.

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

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker (Mental Health), Occupational Therapist (Mental Health), Speech and Language Therapist (Mental Health)
• 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
• Current UK professional registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

• Practice Plus Group
• HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX

Employer’s website

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

Location

HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX

Contract & Working Pattern

• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Pay scheme: Other (up to £49,175 per annum)
• Reference number: 13099
• Date posted: 05 November 2025