Job summary
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take on a rewarding challenge? JoinTeam NHFTas aSenior Mental Health Nurseand help deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals within a secure environment.
AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
Based atHMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B men's prison, you'll be a core member of a dynamic mental health team delivering a comprehensive service that spans both primary and secondary care.
You'll:
- Provide safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care
- Support the Matron for Mental Health in service development
- Act as a role model for dignity, respect, and compassion
- Work collaboratively with prison staff and external agencies
- Hold a caseload and contribute to triage, care planning, and risk management
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Why Choose NHFT?
- Annual Leave:27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Support
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
?Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.Learn more about us atwww.nhft.nhs.ukor bit.ly/24hoursinNHFT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with a degree or diploma
Desirable
- oMentorship qualification and leadership training
Knowledge
Essential
- oStrong understanding of the Mental Health Act and complex needs
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Criminal Justice System and CPA
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in risk assessment and caseload management
Desirable
- oExperience in substance misuse, dual diagnosis, or trauma-informed care
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with a degree or diploma
Desirable
- oMentorship qualification and leadership training
Knowledge
Essential
- oStrong understanding of the Mental Health Act and complex needs
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Criminal Justice System and CPA
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in risk assessment and caseload management
Desirable
- oExperience in substance misuse, dual diagnosis, or trauma-informed care
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
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 (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).
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.
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).
