Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Mental Health Nurse - HMP Huntercombe

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Job summary

Please note this vacancy/Job Description is subject to Job Evaluation/Banding.

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 Huntercombe in Nuffield, which is a Category C prison for foreign national men.

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

To 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.

To work as an integral member of the integrated mental health team, and to 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.

To support the team manager and matron with the expansion of the team.

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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-SS5599446

Job locations

HMP Huntercombe

Nuffield

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 5SB


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.

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.

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

  • Current 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

  • Valid Driving Licence
Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

  • Current 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

  • Valid Driving Licence

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Huntercombe

Nuffield

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 5SB


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Huntercombe

Nuffield

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 5SB


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Aimie Crawford

aimie.crawford@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-SS5599446

Job locations

HMP Huntercombe

Nuffield

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 5SB


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