Learning Disability/ Children's/ Mental Health Nurse inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED 10 JUN 2024

Job summary

Learning Disability / Children's / Mental Health Nurse

Salary: £30,728 - £36,419

Welcome Bonus! - £750 payable upon successful appointment and £750 payable upon 12 months continuous service

Shifts: Various shifts, 40 hours per week, full time

Oakhill STC (MK5 6AJ)

Main duties of the job

Job Spec:

Are you looking for a new opportunity that will give you new experiences? G4S are looking for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse, Childrens Nurse or Mental Health Nurse to join their secure healthcare team. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be required to complete assessments, and will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients within a secure setting. The post holder is required to work with service users from a holistic perspective, taking into account a variety of complex needs.

About us

About our Site:

G4S Health Services has been one of the leading providers to all justice health environments since 2005. Working across Secure, Custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) across the UK, we provide primary care and forensic healthcare to a wide range of patients.

Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC) is an 80 bedded secure establishment that holds young people from 12-17 years old. We provide healthcare services in line with the NHS including GP, Dentist, Optician, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry. We also provide Immunisations, Sexual health clinics and Young Parenting programs. We provide assessments using the Comprehensive assessment tool (CHATS) that are utilised across the youth secure estate. The team is made up of RNLDs, RMNs, and RGNs RCNs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What's involved:

• Maintain own caseload of patients with a diagnosed Learning Disability or ASD. Complete initial assessment on all new referrals, appropriate care planning and follow up procedures.
• To attend and participate in the processes as per establishment policy designed to assist with patients at risk of self-harm/suicide, in line with NICE Guidance.
• To attend monthly supervision with line manager and complete yearly EDR to assess targets, progression and learning objectives.
• Work to support patients by using excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as patience and resilience.
• To provide awareness training and advice for staff on the care of patients with a Learning Disability.
• Assist with awareness days and workshops delivered by the PCMHT and work with the team to develop these further.
• Attend and participate in weekly Integrated Mental Health Team Referrals meetings to ensure integrated approach is maintained when discussing at risk patients.

Job description
Job responsibilities

What's involved:

• Maintain own caseload of patients with a diagnosed Learning Disability or ASD. Complete initial assessment on all new referrals, appropriate care planning and follow up procedures.
• To attend and participate in the processes as per establishment policy designed to assist with patients at risk of self-harm/suicide, in line with NICE Guidance.
• To attend monthly supervision with line manager and complete yearly EDR to assess targets, progression and learning objectives.
• Work to support patients by using excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as patience and resilience.
• To provide awareness training and advice for staff on the care of patients with a Learning Disability.
• Assist with awareness days and workshops delivered by the PCMHT and work with the team to develop these further.
• Attend and participate in weekly Integrated Mental Health Team Referrals meetings to ensure integrated approach is maintained when discussing at risk patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Skills:
• Part 1 NMC registration
• 5 year UK history of residence

Desirable

• Desirable Skills:
• Evidence of further development of own clinical practice
• Experience of working in a secure environment
• Degree level qualification or above
• Experience in involvement in innovation or change
• Hold a Nurse Prescriber qualification
• Evidence of working in a value for money service
• Driving licence.
• Benefits
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• Subsidised healthcare plan
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme Scheme (Confidential Counselling Services, 24/7 support specialising in health and medical topics )
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers
• Progression, training and development opportunities
• This role requires the ability to work with vulnerable people in a caring and compassionate way. A DBS check and relevant police/ prison clearance will be required to exclude any individuals with a history of behaviour which could be considered unacceptable (by G4S or the clients). Safety is of paramount importance and the post holder must ensure that safe systems of work are followed without compromise.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Skills:
• Part 1 NMC registration
• 5 year UK history of residence

Desirable

• Desirable Skills:
• Evidence of further development of own clinical practice
• Experience of working in a secure environment
• Degree level qualification or above
• Experience in involvement in innovation or change
• Hold a Nurse Prescriber qualification
• Evidence of working in a value for money service
• Driving licence.
• Benefits
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• Subsidised healthcare plan
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme Scheme (Confidential Counselling Services, 24/7 support specialising in health and medical topics )
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers
• Progression, training and development opportunities
• This role requires the ability to work with vulnerable people in a caring and compassionate way. A DBS check and relevant police/ prison clearance will be required to exclude any individuals with a history of behaviour which could be considered unacceptable (by G4S or the clients). Safety is of paramount importance and the post holder must ensure that safe systems of work are followed without compromise.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details

Employer name

G4S
Address

Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Chalgrove Field

Oakhill

Milton Keynes

MK5 6AJ

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