Job summary
* Please note, this advert will close once sufficient applications are received *
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Service is expanding, and developing our existing integrated model of mental health care for men in prisons across the Thames Valley region.
Prisons are very rewarding places for mental health nurses to work, where you have the opportunity to develop your existing skills with a vulnerable and unique patient group.
We are looking to recruit forward thinking, innovative, creative, and compassionate senior mental health nurses to offer a wide variety of interventions to the prison population at HMP Bullingdon in Bicester, which is a Category B and C local prison housing approximately 1000 remand and sentenced male prisoners.
You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who deliver triage, assessment, group interventions, and caseload management in a person-centred way.
This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Mental Health Nurse you will provide high quality, safe and effective mental health care and interventions to the service users within the prison establishment, including management of self harm and complex needs.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload, triage, assessment, and delivery of evidence based interventions within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team and care programme approach, and input into discharge planning.
As an integral member of the integrated Mental Health Team, you will provide advice and support to primary health care based within the prison, and other prison staff.
You will work with internal and external partners, including partner healthcare providers, prison colleagues, social care providers, and probation services.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide mental health support and interventions to service users within the prison establishment.
Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties, and if you have any further questions or would like to know more about our team, please get in contact with Steve Faulkner, Team Manager on [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration
Desirable
- Experience of working in the field of criminal justice
- Knowledge of forensic care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist interventions for those with mental health challenges
- Experience of managing self harm and associated risks
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering group work
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to undertake continuing professional development
Desirable
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
HMP Bullingdon
Patrick Haugh Road
Bicester
OX25 1PZ