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We have an exciting opportunity for a Part‑time Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Leeds, prison, housing males aged 21+.
Hours
16.5 hours a week working Monday – Friday, 8.25 hr shifts 1 pm – 9 pm. No weekends, no nights.
Salary
This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 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
- Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of patients’ mental health needs.
- Work collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health‑care plan.
- Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to provide outstanding evidence‑based care, listening to and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
- Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
- Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s care following our policies and procedures, always considering safeguarding.
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
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications
- NMC Registered
- Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi‑disciplinary environment
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
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