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Site HMP Wandsworth Town London Salary £59,175 - £95,400 plus £2,162 London weighting per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/07/2025 23:59 Job overviewAn excellent opportunity to understand prison mental health care and the wider CJS, and to develop your skills in areas beyond the usual psychosis dominated population in secure settings: update your clinical practice in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD, substance misuse disorders, PTSD and other general psychiatric conditions. Court and parole board reports are prepared on a regular basis under supervision. The Addison Unit is a 12 bedded mental health unit set within HMP Wandsworth. The unit consists of a Multi-Professional Team comprised of medical, nursing, OT and psychology staff. Care provision is delivered jointly with prison officers who manage the operational environment. The ward consists of a cohesive and multi-disciplinary team that utilizes a person-centred and recovery-focused model. The team demonstrates a wealth of experience and learning and development is viewed as paramount in supporting clinicians to become more informed and competent practitioners. The Mental Health Team ethos includes supporting recovery in a safe and therapeutic environment, with a view to supporting transition back into the mainstream prison environment or, alternatively, transfer to a hospital inpatient facility. Main duties of the job· Assessing and reviewing prisoners; and working in collaboration with MDT and prisoners to formulate management plans that is then incorporated into individualised care plans. · Liaising with services outside the prison to arrange CPAs, aftercare plans or transfers to hospital. · Providing expert advice and guidance for individuals with complex mental state and risk presentation · Involved in quality improvement initiatives, to be agreed with multidisciplinary colleagues and the supervising Consultant · Participation in the weekly multi-disciplinary management rounds, CPA meetings and clinical review meetings · Maintaining high-quality records for patients within the service · Co-facilitating therapeutic groups with members of the multi-disciplinary team · Under supervision, occasional preparation of reports for the Ministry of Justice and the Mental Health Review Tribunal Working for our organisationAt Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts. “We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it’s a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it’s a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people’s lives.” Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe in-reach team holds a caseload of about 50. New assessments are normally slotted into prearranged out-patient Clinics if the new assessments are generated from the referral system. All referrals are triaged by the In-Reach Team. On average, 2-3 assessments per week are requested as an emergency from the wings or segregation unit. Substance misuse service: The IDTS (Integrated Drug Treatment Service) is integrated along with mental health and primary care to provide a fully integrated health and wellbeing model of care. The primary aim being to provide better-integrated care for prisoners with closer collaboration between teams and a reduction in duplications of assessments and a more rapid access to care. The substance misuse service currently consists of a lead consultant dually trained in addictions and forensic psychiatry, working part time, an addictions specialist psychiatrist and a visiting addictions trainee psychiatrist ST 7 supported by a team of substance misuse nurses. The service has additionally recruited 1.5 NMP’s to support the addictions team. The clinical IDTS service works hand in hand with CGL who provide the psychosocial/recovery input to the prison. Person specificationRegistrationGMC registered RegistrationS12 registered ExperienceWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process. We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if it receives a high volume of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr