Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Inreach practitioner to join the Westgate team based within Frankland Prison.
Westgate is within the area of Frankland Prison and Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear foundation Trust are contracted by Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Trust to provide care and treatment for the residents of Westgate.
The successful candidate may have desirable experience of working within prison environments or forensic inpatient environment. They will have demonstrable experience of effective working with wider agencies and effective delivery of identified interventions.
The Westgate Multi Disciplinary Team are diverse consisting of Nursing staff, Forensic and clinical psychologists and occupational therapist. they very much integrated within the prison environment, working closely with prison operational staff . The successful candidate will be provided with a thorough induction programme and developmental opportunities to enhance their skillset.
Applicants are welcome to visit the service prior to the recruitment process which may be arranged using the contacts below
For more information please contactlauren.waites@cntw.nhs.uk or Dave.goldsmith@cntw.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Westgate team is part of the Offender Personality Disorder national strategy. The Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway programme is a jointly commissioned initiative that aims to provide a pathway of psychologically informed services for a highly complex and challenging offender group who are likely to have a severe personality disorder and who pose a high risk of harm to others, or a high risk of reoffending in a harmful way.
About us
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality commission, our Trust provides Care and Treatment across the Northeast of England and Cumbria.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th March 2025
Closing date : 27th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th March 2025
Closing date : 27th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification RMN/RMNH and evidence of active ongoing CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience. Proven track record of effective working relationships.
- Evidence of up to date knowledge base.
- Detailed working knowledge of up to date clinical practice in Working Age Adults.
- To apply up to date evidence based nursing practice.
- To adapt to working within prison environment.
- To effectively use resources within a secure setting.
Desirable
- Experience of prison and/or secure environment.
- Experience within a community mental health setting.
- Knowledge of prison healthcare systems.
- Knowledge of primary/secondary care mental health services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Communication skills, verbal, written presentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Clinical skills appropriate to direct therapeutic patient contact
- Decision Making
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Able to work within a challenging setting
Desirable
- Qualification in cognitive behaviour therapy And/or Qualification in Psychosocial interventions.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification RMN/RMNH and evidence of active ongoing CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience. Proven track record of effective working relationships.
- Evidence of up to date knowledge base.
- Detailed working knowledge of up to date clinical practice in Working Age Adults.
- To apply up to date evidence based nursing practice.
- To adapt to working within prison environment.
- To effectively use resources within a secure setting.
Desirable
- Experience of prison and/or secure environment.
- Experience within a community mental health setting.
- Knowledge of prison healthcare systems.
- Knowledge of primary/secondary care mental health services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Communication skills, verbal, written presentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Clinical skills appropriate to direct therapeutic patient contact
- Decision Making
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Able to work within a challenging setting
Desirable
- Qualification in cognitive behaviour therapy And/or Qualification in Psychosocial interventions.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
