Clinical Lead - Prison Mental Health Team

Job overview

We’re looking for an  experienced mental health nurse/mental health practitioner to join our team  working in  HMP Low Newton, which is part of the female prison estate in Durham.

This is a rewarding post, where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions.

The scope of provision in HMP Low Newton covers young people, through to older adults, spanning remand prisoners, and short to longer term custodial sentences. The role of the clinical lead will be varied which will include assessments and intervention. There is a focus on trauma informed interventions.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.

Please contact Helen Bates Clinical Nurse Specialist [email protected], or Paul Wilson, Service Manager [email protected] for an informal discussion about the role.