Clinical Lead - Prison Mental Health TeaminBarnard CastleinBarnard CastlePUBLISHED WED 19 MAR 2025
At Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, we value the importance of support and development. We offer a thorough induction and a wealth of training opportunities, empowering you to grow personally and professionally in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary setting. If you're innovative, adaptable, and passionate about providing compassionate mental health care, we want you on our team. With your expertise and our support, you can truly thrive in this busy yet rewarding environment.
Ready to take the next step? For an informal chat about the role, reach out to Joanne Mitchell, Team Manager. We look forward to welcoming you to our caring community!
We're looking for an experienced mental health nurse/mental health practitioner to join our team working in HMP Deerbolt.
This is a rewarding post, where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions.
The role of the clinical lead will be varied which will include assessments and intervention.
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.
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.
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Applicants must have 18 months post qualifying experience including signoff of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Please contact Joanne Mitchell, Team Manager for an informal discussion about the role.
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