About this role
Job summary
We're looking for an experienced mental health nurse/mental health practitioner to join our team working in HMP Holme House. Holme House is a category B male prison serving both remand and sentenced prisoners.
This is a rewarding post, where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions.
The role of the clinical lead will be varied which will include assessments and intervention.
You will make on going assessment of needs reflecting individual circumstances, including risk assessment, providing relevant interventions and coordinating discharge planning.
You will be committed to a person-centered approach and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. We offer a comprehensive induction and a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practice.
We are looking for a skilled nurse/mental health practitioner who will thrive working in a busy environment and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team,alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
You will have experience providing compassionate mental health care and have an understanding of the criminal justice system. You will make on going assessment of need reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning. You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments.
You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach and have the ability to prioritise.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.
Please contact Robyn Atkinson, Acting Team Managerfor an informal discussion about the role.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales) Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales). Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Qualified practitioner in e.g. CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc. (within agreed timescale). 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale.)
Desirable
Leadership or management qualification Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience Essential
Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting. A good understanding of the Offender Health pathway Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities
Desirable
Leadership or management experience Experience in a secure environment Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of mentoring students on practice placement.
Skills Essential
Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice Write reports Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Use approved breakaway techniques
Desirable
Competency in venepuncture and ECGs
Prison Vetting Essential
Resident of the UK for at least 3 years
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address HMP Holme House
Holme House Road
Stockton
TS18 2QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)