Mental Health Nurse

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse to join our primary care team at Gatwick IRC, located in Gatwick.Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patternsMonday-Friday8am-4pmFlexible to do day and night shiftsSalary

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £50,076 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?

Bespo ke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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

As a Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You willWork within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment optionsUndertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiencesAssess patient’s health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledgeWork with individuals providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patientsMonitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as requiredInspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholdersIf 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.It doesn’t stop there … we also offer:Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Requirements:NMC Registered Mental Health, or Learning Disability NurseExperience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditionsExperience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuseExperience of working with learning disability patientsEvidence of Continued Professional DevelopmentAlthough 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 ..... full job details .....