Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safer Custody Practitioner to join our Mental Heath Team team at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in South East London

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. Hours

15hours per week 2 shifts of 7.5hourse between Monday - Friday Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,086 per annum FTE - 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 on a permanent basis 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 Safer Custody Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

Work as part of the Safer Custody Team to promote patient safety and safeguarding across the establishment. Manage the risks of people harming themselves or other people, or of being harmed by others Attend all safety meeting such as the weekly Safety Intervention meeting, ACCT , monthly Safety meeting and Use of Force 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.

Qualifications required

Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC Evidence of Continued Professional Development Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working Excellent communication skills Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, Quality Outcomes Framework, Evidence Based Practice and National Standards Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison 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.

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