Job summary
The post holder will assist in providing a high quality, high performing mental health and physicalhealth care for complex service users within HMP Wormwood Scrubs inpatient unit that mirrorsservice provision in our other establishments.. The post holder will work alongside clinical & disciplinestaff to provide individualized assessment, care/management plans and risk assessments for thepatients on the unit. You will be a confident practitioner that thrives in working in a fast paced oftenhigh pressured environment.The successful candidate will provide mental health assessments, brief interventions, advice,treatment physical care and therapeutic activity to men within the inpatient unit. The post-holder willbe a resource to staff across healthcare and the wider prison providing advice and support to thecare of these service users in order to ensure best outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the H3 Healthcare unit at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.Be responsible and accountable for the management of own caseload as directed by the Modern Matron.To undertake assessments of patients referred to the inpatient unit by primary care staff, officers, probation, substance misuse services and other referral sources on the wings.To provide interventions, advice and care for patients who may have both physical and psychological health problems.Jointly facilitate group work and therapeutic activity with multi-disciplinary colleagues (including education staff).To complete detailed clinical risk assessments at first and subsequent assessment and admission and accurately record and report key risks.To develop care plans in collaboration with the patient, carer and other relevant person or agency.To review and evaluate treatment plans at agreed intervals in collaboration with the patient and members of the multidisciplinary team.To provide primary nurse function to the service users on your caseload.concerned with mental health.To influence the development of high standards of nursing care, ensuring that appropriate systems are in place in order to support evidence based practice.To be conversant with all guidance and operational procedures in relation to offender healthcare at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.To participate in the ACCT process within the establishment, ensuring agreed healthcare interventions required from the Team are provided.
About us
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.This role provides opportunity to work within a diverse and interesting service for prisoners with increased support needs, including those with mental health issues, learning disabilities, personality disorders and physical health concerns. We are excited that our prison services are transforming in partnership with other healthcare providers across our BEH London Prisons and are looking for candidates who are interested in working in prison mental health to come and work with us in our service at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COMMUNICATION & LIASIONTo engage and communicate with mentally ill prisoners and their support network inside and outsidethe prison.To participate in internal and external, multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions. (at bothwing/unit and service wide levels).To participate in business meetings, clinical meetings and other meetings as directed by clinical leadand managers.To attend service wide meetings as a mental health service representative when required to do so.To develop and maintain good relationships and working arrangements with staff of otherprofessions and agencies who are involved in care delivery to ensure the smooth running ofservices for prisoners with mental health difficulties.To liaise and engage with community-based mental health services throughout the prisoners stay inprison.EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESBe aware of and assess the impact of new developments in the field of mental health care.Make suggestions and contribute to the formulation of new strategies aimed at improving theeffectiveness and efficiency of the service.Identify and share good practice.Contribute to the induction and teaching programme for staff and students.Critically update knowledge, skills and practice by attending mandatory in-service training and othereducational opportunities.Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and government policy and practice.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain own personal and professional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by NMCor HCP for periodic registration and continuity of personal professional licence are met.Maintain high standards of professional patient care in accordance with the Trusts aims and objectives.Uphold the principle of the NMC or HCP code of professional conduct.To work within the legal, professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the NMC and frameworks established by the Trust.Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement for this post.
ADMINISTRATIONTo be responsible for determining workload priorities and diary appointments in consultation with the Modern Matron.To ensure contacts with patients are accurately recorded and up to date on all written and electronic patient records.To ensure the confidentiality of such records of information are not breached to unauthorisedpersonnel and are in line with local HMP WS Offender health policy, BEH NHS Foundation Trusts policy, Prison service policy and the Data Protection Act.To ensure that the Team administration systems are followed in accordance with agreed procedures.
QUALITY AND ASSURANCETo be directly accountable and responsible for own nursing practice and to operate in line with NMCCode of Professional Conduct in relation to rules, regulations and policies on direct patient care, e.g.Access to Medical Records Act, policies on HIV/Aids/Hepatitis.Be familiar with and ensure implementation of all local, regional and national policies, procedures andguidelines pertinent to all staff within area of responsibility and comply with their contents in thepursuit of the highest standards of patient care.To ensure high quality of service is delivered by all members of nursing staff by following the QualityStandards set by the NMC.To take part in clinical and consumer audit and implement resulting recommendations.To participate in team/service reviews and contribute to the production of the annual service description.To work within agreed guidelines and protocols of treatment and care for this patient group.To ensure that treatment and care programmes are led by evidence based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COMMUNICATION & LIASIONTo engage and communicate with mentally ill prisoners and their support network inside and outsidethe prison.To participate in internal and external, multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions. (at bothwing/unit and service wide levels).To participate in business meetings, clinical meetings and other meetings as directed by clinical leadand managers.To attend service wide meetings as a mental health service representative when required to do so.To develop and maintain good relationships and working arrangements with staff of otherprofessions and agencies who are involved in care delivery to ensure the smooth running ofservices for prisoners with mental health difficulties.To liaise and engage with community-based mental health services throughout the prisoners stay inprison.EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESBe aware of and assess the impact of new developments in the field of mental health care.Make suggestions and contribute to the formulation of new strategies aimed at improving theeffectiveness and efficiency of the service.Identify and share good practice.Contribute to the induction and teaching programme for staff and students.Critically update knowledge, skills and practice by attending mandatory in-service training and othereducational opportunities.Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and government policy and practice.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain own personal and professional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by NMCor HCP for periodic registration and continuity of personal professional licence are met.Maintain high standards of professional patient care in accordance with the Trusts aims and objectives.Uphold the principle of the NMC or HCP code of professional conduct.To work within the legal, professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the NMC and frameworks established by the Trust.Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement for this post.
ADMINISTRATIONTo be responsible for determining workload priorities and diary appointments in consultation with the Modern Matron.To ensure contacts with patients are accurately recorded and up to date on all written and electronic patient records.To ensure the confidentiality of such records of information are not breached to unauthorisedpersonnel and are in line with local HMP WS Offender health policy, BEH NHS Foundation Trusts policy, Prison service policy and the Data Protection Act.To ensure that the Team administration systems are followed in accordance with agreed procedures.
QUALITY AND ASSURANCETo be directly accountable and responsible for own nursing practice and to operate in line with NMCCode of Professional Conduct in relation to rules, regulations and policies on direct patient care, e.g.Access to Medical Records Act, policies on HIV/Aids/Hepatitis.Be familiar with and ensure implementation of all local, regional and national policies, procedures andguidelines pertinent to all staff within area of responsibility and comply with their contents in thepursuit of the highest standards of patient care.To ensure high quality of service is delivered by all members of nursing staff by following the QualityStandards set by the NMC.To take part in clinical and consumer audit and implement resulting recommendations.To participate in team/service reviews and contribute to the production of the annual service description.To work within agreed guidelines and protocols of treatment and care for this patient group.To ensure that treatment and care programmes are led by evidence based practice.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Genuine desire to work within a prison setting
- Experience of working with complex and challenging patients within an inpatient setting
- Either currently working as a Band 6 or working as a Band 5 for at least 1 year
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure/forensic or prison setting
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to work in often difficult circumstances within a high pressured environment
- Experience of carrying out complex assessments including risk
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Genuine desire to work within a prison setting
- Experience of working with complex and challenging patients within an inpatient setting
- Either currently working as a Band 6 or working as a Band 5 for at least 1 year
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure/forensic or prison setting
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to work in often difficult circumstances within a high pressured environment
- Experience of carrying out complex assessments including risk
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).
