Mental Health Clinical Lead
The closing date is 29 April 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health team at HMP Kirkham, a category D Prison located in Kirkham, Preston.
The prison has it s own Healthcare department where you will be based and the primary care team consists of a team of 10 HMP Kirkham is a capacity of 700 males. As a Clinical Lead you will be responsible for leading a team of four including 2 x senior mental health nurse, nursing associate, and healthcare assistant, you will also work closely with the wider healthcare team, delivering a 50/50 split of clinical care and managerial duties.- Onsite parking
- Staff gym access
- Onsite farm shop and caf
- Training development opportunities
Hours:
- Monday - Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8am - 4pm around
- In the near future there will be weekend work required around 1 weekend in 4
Salary:
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £58,012 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 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 Mental Health Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Work as part of and lead the Mental Health team within the Integrated Healthcare Services team.
- Provide clinical leadership and management to Registered nurses and allied health professionals.
- Establish inter-agency working where necessary to ensure good communication increases quality of care for patients.
- Ensuring that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
- Based on the Wellbeing Approach and Practice Plus mental Health policy, provide nursing triage and screening and assessment.
- Actively participate with the development of local operating procedures to ensure pathways are clear for clinicians
- Ensuring all complaints / concerns relating to Mental Health are dealt with in a timely fashion.
- Nurse lead treatment or care within mental health
- Confirm waiting list are well managed ensuring minimal waiting times for patients
- Medicines management/advice including supporting medicine administration
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
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
- Registered Mental Health Nurse - NMC
- Experience of providing supervision
- Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification Experience
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the role
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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Details
Date posted
16 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,643 to £58,012 a year Between £51,643. - £58,012 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14722
Job locations
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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