Job summary
We are delighted to advertise to join our growing Mental Health Team at HMP Woodhill. We are looking to recruit Band 6 Forensic Mental Health Nurse to work within the Multi-Disciplinary Integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes. If you thrive on new challenges, being in an environment where no two days are the same and feel passionate about Health and Justice then you may be the very person that we are looking for to join our developing team.
You will have a key role in focusing on The Close Supervision Centres (CSC's) provide custody and care for some of the most difficult to manager prisoners within the high security prison estate. The unit within HMP Woodhill serves as the main assessment unit for prisoners referred to the CSC.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and be involved in assessing the mental health needs of prisoners, provide appropriate interventions and facilitate referrals; giving you the opportunity to work within the diverse fields of primary, secondary and forensic mental health.
You will be expected to work autonomously as well as part of the wider mental health team, to a standard equitable to that found within the community. managing a caseload and responding to emergency referrals. Working alongside the Primary Care team affords us the benefit of being able to work in a truly holistic manner, responding to the needs of both physical and mental well-being in partnership.
Main duties of the job
The Close Supervision Centres (CSC's) provide custody and care for some of the most difficult to manager prisoners within the high security prison estate. The unit within HMP Woodhill serves as the main assessment unit for prisoners referred to the CSC.
This post requires the applicant to have sufficient clinical knowledge and experience of working with often severely personality disordered individuals within a forensic setting to assess the mental health and risk needs of prisoners within this unit, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and risk management plans and make recommendations regarding progression and potential care pathways.
As part of a national resource, the role may require the post holder to work away from base and will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate dialogue with prisoners, their clinical teams and other agencies. There is also an expectation that the post holder participate in the training and education of others with regard to the mental health and risk management needs of this group of prisoners.
About us
- Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Mental Health Nurse Lead to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of deployment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users and we will therefore be seeking proof of vaccination or medical exemption during the recruitment process.As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an independent practitioner managed by the Forensic Nurse Specialist to deliver high quality mental health nursing services within the CSC at HMP Woodhill. The CSC Team Nurses role within the CSC Mental Health Team (CSCMHT) at HMP Woodhill is to work with a defined caseload of prisoners to assess their mental health and risk needs, to develop care within a multidisciplinary framework which responds to identified needs within the inherent environmental safety and security limitations of the CSC; and to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care delivered as a part of the care.
The post holder will also be expected to raise awareness of mental health issues with staff and to represent the work of the team at a variety of regional and national forums.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an independent practitioner managed by the Forensic Nurse Specialist to deliver high quality mental health nursing services within the CSC at HMP Woodhill. The CSC Team Nurses role within the CSC Mental Health Team (CSCMHT) at HMP Woodhill is to work with a defined caseload of prisoners to assess their mental health and risk needs, to develop care within a multidisciplinary framework which responds to identified needs within the inherent environmental safety and security limitations of the CSC; and to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care delivered as a part of the care.
The post holder will also be expected to raise awareness of mental health issues with staff and to represent the work of the team at a variety of regional and national forums.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (RMN)
- Mentorship or supervisor qualification
- Evidence of professional development since registration
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
Previous Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience Experience of mentoring or supervising students
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of mentoring or supervising students
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
- oRisk assessment and management skills
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- oExcellent IT skills.
- oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
- oTo use supervision positively and effectively.
- oProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
- oEffective time management.
- oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
- oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
- oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
- oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
- oAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
- oKnowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health.
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
- Able to accept constructive feedback.
- Able to ask for support where required.
- Compassionate & non-judgmental approach.
- Flexible.
- Smart appearance and professional manner.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (RMN)
- Mentorship or supervisor qualification
- Evidence of professional development since registration
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
Previous Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience Experience of mentoring or supervising students
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of mentoring or supervising students
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
- oRisk assessment and management skills
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- oExcellent IT skills.
- oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
- oTo use supervision positively and effectively.
- oProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
- oEffective time management.
- oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
- oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
- oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
- oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
- oAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
- oKnowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health.
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
- Able to accept constructive feedback.
- Able to ask for support where required.
- Compassionate & non-judgmental approach.
- Flexible.
- Smart appearance and professional manner.
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).
