Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a category C Men's Prison located in Stretton, Rutland. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to support and help you succeed.

The Mental Health Service is covered:

• Monday to Friday - 08:00-17:00

This is a full-time role with an annual salary between £42,094 - £47,466 per annum, depending on experience.

How we will 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
• Note: Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of 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 by providing outstanding evidence-based care, listening to and acting on feedback to personalise care.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, build therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Be actively involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients' care in line with policies and procedures, with safeguarding considered at all times.

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities (internal and external) 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 are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Practice Plus Group's 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 strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

• Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - HCPC / 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

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you're 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, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Additional information

Location: HMP Stocken, Stretton, Rutland