Senior Mental Health Practitioner

National health service; Stretton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction

Learning Management System

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Practice Plus Group – Health in Justice is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a category C prison in Stretton, Rutland. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a rotating shift pattern and weekend cover.

Salary ranges from £43,609 to £49,175 per annum, dependent on experience. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, receive bespoke induction and access regional and national career development opportunities, with strong

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Evidence-based practice in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients' mental health needs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team as autonomous practitioner managing a caseload.
• Provide evidence-based care, maintain therapeutic boundaries and professional conduct.
• Contribute to care planning, implementation and evaluation in line with safeguarding policies.
• Support ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a category C Mens Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. In this role you'll be working with a multi‑disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. The Mental Health Service is covered: Monday to Sunday service 37.5 hours per week. Various shift patterns covering 8am - 5pm 1 weekend in 4. This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 43,609- 49,175 per annum - 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.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 - Health in JusticeAddress2 Stocken Hall RdStrettonOakhamRutlandLE15 7RDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer name Practice Plus Group - Health in JusticeAddress2 Stocken Hall RdStrettonOakhamRutlandLE15 7RDUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a category C Mens Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. In this role you'll be working with a multi‑disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. The Mental Health Service is covered: Monday to Sunday service 37.5 hours per week. Various shift patterns covering 8am - 5pm 1 weekend in 4. This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 43,609- 49,175 per annum - 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 teamCandidates 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

• As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will 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.

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 we also offer:

• 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 UKs 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 Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values we treat patients and each other as they 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.