About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Mental Health Nurse
to join our
Primary Care
team at
HMP Kirkham , a
category D
prison located in
Lancashire. HMP Kirkham is an open prison for males that has a strong focus on rehabilitation, allowing inmates to gain qualifications and join workshops. Hours Monday - Friday - 0800 - 1900 Weekends & Bank Holidays - 0800 - 1200 37.5 hours per week Salary This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £33,232 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, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. What you'll be doing Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed Assess patient’s health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledge Work with individuals providing advice, support, and information, managing a caseload of patients Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders Promote best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence-based care Share knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other If you are interested in
career development , we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both
internal and external options
for development and learning. It doesn’t stop there… we also offer: 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 What we’ll look for in you The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values: We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated We act with integrity We embrace diversity We strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all. Qualifications required: Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration Evidence of Continued Professional Development Experience of working with patients face to face who have complex mental health conditions Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work, and awareness of substance misuse Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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Mental Health Nurse
to join our
Primary Care
team at
HMP Kirkham , a
category D
prison located in
Lancashire. HMP Kirkham is an open prison for males that has a strong focus on rehabilitation, allowing inmates to gain qualifications and join workshops. Hours Monday - Friday - 0800 - 1900 Weekends & Bank Holidays - 0800 - 1200 37.5 hours per week Salary This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £33,232 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, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. What you'll be doing Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options Undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed Assess patient’s health needs using an evidence-based framework and be able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledge Work with individuals providing advice, support, and information, managing a caseload of patients Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders Promote best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence-based care Share knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other If you are interested in
career development , we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both
internal and external options
for development and learning. It doesn’t stop there… we also offer: 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 What we’ll look for in you The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values: We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated We act with integrity We embrace diversity We strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all. Qualifications required: Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration Evidence of Continued Professional Development Experience of working with patients face to face who have complex mental health conditions Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work, and awareness of substance misuse Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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