About The RoleSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunities for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton.Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.Hours:Monday - Sunday - 9am - 5pm based on 37.5 hours per weekThe mental health team consists of 9 in the team, working closely substance misuse and physiology team and you will based in the healthcare departmentSalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 42525 - 50400 per annum FTE - depending on experienceHow 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 teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.What you'll be doingAs a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You willTo provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner populationWe are looking for experienced Mental Health Practitioners, RMN, Social Workers (Mental Health) Recovery practitioners with experience in the Primary care mental health field.Responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred into Mental health servicesWorking as part of a primary and secondary care integrated modelPractitioners will be able to work under their own direction whilst also contributing to group MDT and triageYou will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans, working with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multi-disciplinary teamYou will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.If 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 doesnt 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 well look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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.Social Worker - HCPC / NMC RegisteredExperience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient groupEvidence of Continued Professional DevelopmentExperience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environmentAlthough 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 youre 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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Senior Mental Health Practitioner