Job summary
Making a difference everyday - Healthcare in Prison
Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same?
HMP Styal is looking to recruit 2 Full time - Band 5 - Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to work within the integrated mental health team to complement the existing healthcare service.
We are looking to appoint staff who are motivated, enthusiastic and resilient, and welcome applications from those who are newly qualified, as full support and a full preceptorship programme will be provided. Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust also has a wide range of training courses available to all staff.
HMP Styal is based in Wilmslow and is easily accessible by public transport. It is a Female prison.
Greater Manchester Mental Health are the lead provider of mental health care services into HMP Styal.
You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.
This role is subject to a additional recruitment and retention premia of £1542 per annum
Main duties of the job
As an part of the Integrated Mental Health team, you will provide a holistic package of care to patients within the prison system, working with a full MDT to develop and maintain delivery of high quality, individualised, evidence-based patient centred nursing care. You'll manage the assessment of mental health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and be looking to develop your current skills in a unique and ever-changing environment. You will have a passion for learning and development, as well as having the initiative to bring new ideas and opinions on how to improve the healthcare services.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and addiction services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with Prison Service partners in providing appropriate support and risk assessments for patients who are subject to prison service risk management procedures such as ACCT and segregation procedures.
Written, verbal and electronic forms of communication will be used.
Maintain accurate patient and health care medication records on the electronic patient record and provide information as appropriate to
Primary care, mental health and substance misuse teams
NHS staff and other agencies to promote continuity of care.
To enter information onto the Datix system relating to the safety and security of records of all interventions.
To participate in service audits, both local and national and to provide accurate information.
Support patients to address issues that affect their own health, behaviour and social welfare
Support patients and exercise positive relationships within professional boundaries as part of a purposeful and caring regime
Communicate effectively with all members of the Healthcare team
Identify own learning needs and participate in training to develop and maintain knowledge, personal qualities and skills.
Deal appropriately with request for potentially sensitive information weighing up the need for this information to be provided against patient confidentiality.
The post holder will regularly be involved in communicating internally and externally with health and social care professionals within health and justice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with Prison Service partners in providing appropriate support and risk assessments for patients who are subject to prison service risk management procedures such as ACCT and segregation procedures.
Written, verbal and electronic forms of communication will be used.
Maintain accurate patient and health care medication records on the electronic patient record and provide information as appropriate to
Primary care, mental health and substance misuse teams
NHS staff and other agencies to promote continuity of care.
To enter information onto the Datix system relating to the safety and security of records of all interventions.
To participate in service audits, both local and national and to provide accurate information.
Support patients to address issues that affect their own health, behaviour and social welfare
Support patients and exercise positive relationships within professional boundaries as part of a purposeful and caring regime
Communicate effectively with all members of the Healthcare team
Identify own learning needs and participate in training to develop and maintain knowledge, personal qualities and skills.
Deal appropriately with request for potentially sensitive information weighing up the need for this information to be provided against patient confidentiality.
The post holder will regularly be involved in communicating internally and externally with health and social care professionals within health and justice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Completion of further qualifications/training such as therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a wide range of mental health problems/substance misuse
Desirable
- Experience of working with offenders or in a secure environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Completion of further qualifications/training such as therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a wide range of mental health problems/substance misuse
Desirable
- Experience of working with offenders or in a secure environment
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).
