Senior RMN

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus (if applicable)

Training and development opportunities

In-house training and coaching support

Wellbeing and lifestyle support

Job summary

Senior RMN post in the Integrated Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team at HMP Isle of Wight, run by Inclusion within Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse holds a caseload, carries out assessments and reviews, and coordinates care for people in custody through to release or hospital transfer.

The role involves multidisciplinary working, some weekend shifts and line management of a Band 5 nurse.

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Teaching Certificate with annual update (ENB 603) or mentoring/ coaching qualification.
• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register with revalidation compliance.
• Extensive experience in mental health and related interventions.
• Experience in supervision and line management.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop, implement and evaluate personalised care plans.
• Manage a caseload with assessments and reviews.
• Act as care coordinator under CPA and liaise with care teams.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and therapeutic group work.
• Coordinate hospital transfers and CMHT pathways.
• Line manage a Band 5 nurse and participate in weekend work.

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Teaching Certificate or mentoring qualification

Tools

NMC revalidation

Job description

Senior RMN post in the Integrated Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team at HMP Isle of Wight, run by Inclusion within Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse holds a caseload, carries out assessments and reviews, and coordinates care for people in custody through to release or hospital transfer. The prison setting brings multidisciplinary working, some weekend shifts and line management of a Band 5 nurse. Applicants need a teaching certificate or mentoring qualification and knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

What the job involves

• Assess people's needs and develop, implement and evaluate personalised care plans
• Manage a caseload, carrying out assessments and reviews
• Act as care coordinator under the Care Programme Approach, communicating with everyone involved in a person's care up to release
• Deliver care and interventions using the stepped care model, including the CPA framework where appropriate
• Deliver evidence-based interventions
• Facilitate therapeutic group work, taking the lead where appropriate
• Identify people needing hospital treatment and arrange timely transfer under the Mental Health Act
• Work with individuals from initial assessment through to discharge, including transfers to hospitals or CMHTs and other agencies in the Offender Health Pathway
• Take a recovery-focused, holistic and collaborative approach as a reflective practitioner, supporting people to live fulfilling lives in the community
• Line manage a Band 5 nurse where appropriate
• Work some weekends as part of the role

What’s required

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent CPD
• Teaching Certificate with annual update (ENB 603) or a related mentoring or coaching qualification

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
• NMC revalidation compliance

Experience

• Considerable experience in the mental health field
• Experience of specialist interventions such as counselling techniques, CBT and motivational interviewing
• Experience of supervision and line management of staff

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application to prisoners who need transfer to hospital
• Confidence dealing with a wide range of situations and working with partner agencies
• Flexible approach with a drive to clinically innovate
• Enthusiasm for working in an ever-changing prison environment

What’s offered

• Welcome bonus of 10% of first-year salary, paid 50% on starting and 50% after 12 months
• Training and development opportunities
• In-house training and coaching support
• Comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer