Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Senior Mental Health Nurseto join ourMental Healthteam atHMP Wayland acategory CPrison located inGriston in Norfolk
Youll receive a bank hourly rate of 23.75
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 aSenior Mental Health Nurseyour responsibilities will vary. You will
As a Senior Nurse in our integrated mental health team you will be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs. You will 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.
If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor 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
? Registered nurse Mental Health ? Current professional qualification (NMC) ? Evidence of Continued Professional Development ? Experience of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working ? A non-judgmental and compassionate approach ? Understanding of mental health policy including clinical governance and the quality and outcomes framework, along with national standards such as NICE
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
As a Senior Nurse in our integrated mental health team you
will be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients
mental health needs. You will 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.
You will 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. You will play an active part in the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our
policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and
motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable
asset. You will forge strong links with
our partners and stakeholders, 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.
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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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Thompson Rd
Griston
Thetford�
Norfolk
IP25 6RL