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 Gartree, a category B men's prison, located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The prison houses approximately 640 patients where we deliver the primary care, mental health and substance misuse services.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
Monday to Friday - 09:30-17:30
There is an expectation to work 1 weekend in 4.
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Be 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 doesnt 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. Were 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 we 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.
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/LD or RMN
- HCPC or NMC Registered
- 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
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner
population whilst implementing a stepped-care model of delivery. We are looking
for experienced Mental Health Practitioners: RMN, Social Workers (Mental
Health), Occupational Therapists (Mental Health), Speech and Language
Therapists (Mental Health) to join our integrated mental health team (IMHT).
The role will involve assessment and caseload management of those referred into
mental health services. Practitioners will work under autonomously whilst also
contributing to the MDT and wider integrated healthcare team. You will support your team to
carry out comprehensive assessments, risk assessments confidently communicating
treatment options and initiating supportive care plans. You will work with
individuals on a 1-2-1 and group basis and will model a culture of compassion,
care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.
As an AHP (OT or SLT), you will maintain
your professional registration and provide specialist assessment, consultation
and guidance as well as managing your own caseload. You will receive clinical
supervision from a senior AHP and play an exciting role in shaping the delivery
of AHP services within the prison.
You
will contribute to our healthcare 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
that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice
Competency framework.
Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and
stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within,
and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and
continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care,
building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a
great job. Encourage a shared learning approach to teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner
population whilst implementing a stepped-care model of delivery. We are looking
for experienced Mental Health Practitioners: RMN, Social Workers (Mental
Health), Occupational Therapists (Mental Health), Speech and Language
Therapists (Mental Health) to join our integrated mental health team (IMHT).
The role will involve assessment and caseload management of those referred into
mental health services. Practitioners will work under autonomously whilst also
contributing to the MDT and wider integrated healthcare team. You will support your team to
carry out comprehensive assessments, risk assessments confidently communicating
treatment options and initiating supportive care plans. You will work with
individuals on a 1-2-1 and group basis and will model a culture of compassion,
care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.
As an AHP (OT or SLT), you will maintain
your professional registration and provide specialist assessment, consultation
and guidance as well as managing your own caseload. You will receive clinical
supervision from a senior AHP and play an exciting role in shaping the delivery
of AHP services within the prison.
You
will contribute to our healthcare 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
that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice
Competency framework.
Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and
stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within,
and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and
continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care,
building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a
great job. Encourage a shared learning approach to teaching.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
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Experience
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Desirable
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Additional Criteria
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Desirable
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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 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).
