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£33,232 to £40,211 a year Paying up to £40,211 - Depending on experience  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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HM Prison Highpoint South is a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk, England.    

As a Mental Health Nurse working within the team at HMP Highpoint 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.

  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.    This position is full time an youll receive an annual salary up to £40211  per annum depending on experience. 

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 and access to our apprenticeship schemes.  

 

 It doesnt stop there we also offer:

  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • Excellent long-term career prospects
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE 

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HM Prison Highpoint South is a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk, England.    

As a Mental Health Nurse working within the team at HMP Highpoint 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.

  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.    This position is full time an youll receive an annual salary up to £40211  per annum depending on experience.