Mental Health Practitioner

Go back Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 24 September 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Mental Health In Reach Team at HMP Downview, (a female closed prison). This role involves acting as a Care Co-ordinator, undertaking mental health assessments and associates risk assessments. We have an excellent working relationship with the prison and candidates will enjoy working within a supportive team, with regular supervision.Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a

7 day week working model , to ensure our patient''s healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.We offer a great range of career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.Main duties of the job

Care Co-ordinationMental Health AssessmentsAttending various CNWL and HMPPS meetings and ForumsDeveloping service provision in line with the roleAbout us

Working within the MHIR team at HMP Downview, you will be working within a supportive team within our mental health hub. You will benefit from having peer support as you go through your induction phase to aid familiarity with how the prison functions. You will have opportunities to be part of local service developments and we promote all team members to become a specialist lead in relevant areas. You will also benefit from our inclusive approach. In addition to mandatory training opportunities, we also consider external training development, there is Mental Health Practitioner peer supervision and monthly Reflective Practice which is in addition to 1:1 supervision.All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.Job responsibilities

See Job Description and the person specification for a detailed account of the main responsibilities.Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse; Social Worker; OT)Evidence of professional development since registrationPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etcPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExperience of care co-ordinating within CPA frameworkExperience of working in community settingExperience of mentoring or supervising studentsExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environmentSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.Risk assessment and management skills.Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriateTo use supervision positively and effectivelyProven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilienceEffective time managementKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients.Knowledge of safeguarding frameworksProblem solving, stress management and conflict resolution skillsAbility to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the serviceAble to accept constructive feedback.Able to ask for support where required.Compassionate and non-judgmental approach.FlexibleDisclosure 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.Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust£44,485 to £52,521 a yearper annum inc HCAS (pro rata if ..... full job details .....