Mental Health Nurse inLancaster inLancaster PUBLISHED
TUE 29 OCT 2024
Practice Plus Group riCQFlt5
The position comes with robust support for professional development, including a bespoke induction course, competency frameworks, and access to a Learning Management System. Additional benefits encompass career advancement opportunities, employee discounts, a 24/7 assistance helpline, and financial aid options. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in the UK and will undergo vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in Lancaster Farms.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working 07:30- 17:30 or 8-18:00 Monday to Friday
Saturday Sunday and BH 08:00 to 17:30
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40211 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.
As a Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
- You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed.
- You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge, as well as Open, maintain, close and take part in reviews of individuals being managed under the Prison Suicide and Self Harm risk management system known as Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT).
- You will work with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients.
- You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required.
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- 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
Our full range of benefits is available as a download on this ad.
About us
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in Lancaster Farms.
Hours
37.5 hours a week working 07:30- 17:30 or 8-18:00 Monday to Friday
Saturday Sunday and BH 08:00 to 17:30
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40211 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.
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