Senior Mental Health Nurse inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED 16 DEC 2023

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Category B men's Local prison, located on Welford Road in the centre of Leicester.


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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Leicester, a 
Category B men's Local prison, located on Welford Road in the centre of Leicester

.


Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £46,200 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.
 


UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE


+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Leicester, a 
Category B men's Local prison, located on Welford Road in the centre of Leicester

.


Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £46,200 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.
 

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

  • lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions. You will undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening. You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge.
  • You will ensure that you assess physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their period of custody so that any appropriate referral can be made. You will also be responsible for making a clinical judgement with regard to any immediate need and long term treatment.

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


UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE


+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Leicester, a 
Category B men's Local prison, located on Welford Road in the centre of Leicester

.


Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £46,200 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.
 


UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE


+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Leicester, a 
Category B men's Local prison, located on Welford Road in the centre of Leicester

.


Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £46,200 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.
 

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

  • lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions. You will undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening. You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge.
  • You will ensure that you assess physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their period of custody so that any appropriate referral can be made. You will also be responsible for making a clinical judgement with regard to any immediate need and long term treatment.

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



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