Bank Senior Mental Health Nurse – Heathrow IRC
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, an Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton.
About Heathrow IRC
Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removal centres under one management structure, making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.
Hours
Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm (Bank).
Salary
Hourly Bank Rate: £26.05 per hour.
Support and Development
- 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
Legal & Vetting
Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities
- 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 by providing outstanding evidence‑based care, seeking out, listening to and acting on patient feedback to personalise and inform care.
- Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
- Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following our policies and procedures, always considering safeguarding.
Benefits and Perks
- 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 needed
Values
- We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- We act with integrity
- We embrace diversity
- We strive to do things better together
What We’re Looking For
We 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.
Qualifications Required
- Eligible to work as an Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, HCPC/NMC registered
- Experience working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Experience collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi‑disciplinary environment
Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding. 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.
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