Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a Female Prison located in Derby. Foston Hall is a female and YOI in Derby, with a capacity to hold 296 inmates. 

Hours

37.5 hours a week working Monday to Friday 8-4pm. Rota based weekend working 1 in 4 reflecting time off during the week.  

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £48,741 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide Outstanding evidence-based care to our patients by completing comprehensive assessments of their mental health needs, risks and treatment needs.
• You will also contribute to the provision of clinical expertise and expert advice from a mental health perspective, supporting the wider prison and driving up clinical performance.
• Deliver Non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred. Focussed on achieving meaningful and positive outcomes for your patients, you will use your skills and experience to develop goal orientated care plans which support a patients progression and overall wellbeing.
• You will use evidence-based theory to support the delivery of high-quality mental health intervention whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Our full range of benefits is available as a download on this ad.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• You will have an active registration with a recognised professional body (registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) with a specific interest or specialism in Mental Health
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development & commitment to upholding your professional registration
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment, with an understanding of the challenges and benefits of this approach

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.