Senior Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our mental health team at HMP New Hall based in Wakefield.

HMP New Hall is a female adult and young offenders institution offering medium level of security with a population of 344 females.

The mental health team consists of a team lead, 3 x senior mental health nurses, 1 x learning disability nurse, 1 x mental health nurse, 1 healthcare assistant, and 2 mental health practitioners. The mental health team has an office based within the healthcare department; however, you will be mainly based on the prison wings conducting clinics, assessments, and managing caseloads.

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

The site offers a 7-day service and rotas are done 1 month in advance:

• Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
• Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9am - 5pm
• 1 weekend in 5

Salary

This position is full-time, and you will receive an annual salary of up to £42,094 - £47,466 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 on a permanent basis, 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:

• Be responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services
• Work as part of a primary and secondary care integrated model, able to work under your own direction while also contributing to group MDT and triage
• Support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans
• Work with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication, and competence.

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 doesn’t stop there:

• 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. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Mental Health / Social Work England
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment

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 you're 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer Name

Practice Plus Group

Address

5 New Hall Way
Flockton
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 4AX

Employer's Website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/