Job summary We're looking for an experienced mental health nurse/mental health practitioners to join our team working in HMP Full Sutton, which is a high security men's prison in East Riding of Yorkshire.
This is a rewarding post, where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions.
You will make on going assessment of needs reflecting individual circumstances, including risk assessment, providing relevant interventions and coordinating discharge planning.
You will be committed to a person-centered approach and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly.
We offer a comprehensive induction and a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practice.
We are looking for a skilled nurse/mental health practitioner who will thrive working in a busy environment and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services.
Main duties of the job You will have experience providing compassionate mental health care and have an understanding of the criminal justice system.
You will make on going assessment of need reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning.
You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments.
You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs.
You will be committed to a person-centred approach and have the ability to prioritise.
About us Our Journey to Change sets out why we do what we do, the kind of organisation we want to be and the three big goals we're committing to.
It was co-created with patients, carers, colleagues and partners.
What do we want to achieve?
We want people to lead their best possible lives.
Our values The most important way we will get there is by living our values all of the time: We are committed to three big goals: To co-create a great experience for our patients, carers and families.
To co-create a great experience for our colleagues To be a great partner We offer a comprehensive induction, robust supervision arrangements and training opportunities, enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practices.
As well as team operational and clinical support and leadership, you will have access to professional specific support including a Clinical Nurse Specialist, a Nurse Consultant and an Associate Director of Nursing.
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect andCompassion.
We would welcome candidates to contact and arrange a visit to the prison or an informal discussion.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details and description of role related tasks.Please contactStephanie Potter , Service Manager (East Yorkshire) orKayleigh Parris, Service Manager (North East) for an informal discussion about the role.
Person Specification Qualification Essential RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales) Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales).
Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Qualified practitioner in CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc.
(within agreed timescale).
Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale.)
Desirable Leadership or management qualification Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
Desirable Experience working in the criminal justice system Skills Essential Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities Desirable knowledge of health and justice services