Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Mental Health Clinical Lead
About the role
Job summary
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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health Team at HMP Onley, a category C Prison located in Rugby.
HMP Onley is a male prison with a current population of approximately 980 men. The establishment is undergoing expansion, with three new house blocks planned to accommodate an additional 150 men. As the Mental Health Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team of six, providing clinical leadership and oversight. The role will comprise 70% management responsibilities and 30% direct clinical work. You will be primarily based within the healthcare department, with some work required on the prison wings. HMP Onley Offers:- Onsite parking
- Access to gym
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Training and Development opportunities
- Monday - Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8am - 4pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £58,012 per annum - 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 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
- Confirm waiting list are well managed ensuring minimal waiting times for patients
- Medicines management/advice including supporting medicine administration
- Set standards for care by implementing protocols and establishing health education activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessment, planning and treatment of patients.
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 they 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)
- BSc or equivalent qualification
- Experience of providing supervision
- 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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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health Team at HMP Onley, a category C Prison located in Rugby.
HMP Onley is a male prison with a current population of approximately 980 men. The establishment is undergoing expansion, with three new house blocks planned to accommodate an additional 150 men. As the Mental Health Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team of six, providing clinical leadership and oversight. The role will comprise 70% management responsibilities and 30% direct clinical work. You will be primarily based within the healthcare department, with some work required on the prison wings. HMP Onley Offers:- Onsite parking
- Access to gym
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Training and Development opportunities
- Monday - Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8am - 4pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £58,012 per annum - 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.