Mental Health Nurse - HMP Wayland

Make a difference! Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be. Care UK are the Health in Justice Market leader, providing healthcare services to offenders across the country. Our model of care is our Wellbeing Approach - an integrated, comprehensive approach in recognition of the fact prisoners are a socially-excluded group with healthcare needs which are complex and often associated with poor outcomes. It adopts the premise no single health/wellbeing factor can be taken in isolation of other motivational issues which might impact a person's care. HMP Wayland is a Category C male training prison, located near the village of Griston in Norfolk. The site is built up of 13 residential units and has a full healthcare unit. HMP Wayland is 24 miles from the main city of Norwich and 15 miles from Thetford. To ensure the continued quality of care at HMP Wayland, we're looking for a Mental Health Nurse to support us and the existing team. What we can offer you... Clinical development opportunities in specialist roles of your interest , such as CBT, ANP, BBV, sexual health, ILS/ALS (intermediate life support and advanced life support), health promotion, RCGP and long term condition courses. A salary of up to 30,000 per annum FTE - dependent on experience. Free DBS check, free uniform, free mandatory training, indemnity cover, CPD and re-validation support. 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), plus other benefits including cycle to work scheme and clinical development opportunities. How we will support you... Bespoke induction Competency framework Preceptorship (newly qualified practitioners) Regular clinical supervision Supported development into specialties such as diabetes or asthma Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team What we need from you... You will be a qualified Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with a real passion for developing your clinical skills in an environment that is ever changing. You'll have a flexible approach working within a team that encourage new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service. You should possess a good working knowledge of conducting risk assessments and care planning as well as someone who is creative and forward thinking to work through the issues that may arise in this challenging but exciting environment. Knowledge in therapeutic interventions such as CBT or Steps to Wellbeing are desirable but transferable clinical skills will be considered with appropriate training provided. Next steps If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by Basanti Lama, the Internal Recruiter for this role. The recruiter will submit your CV to the hiring manager and in turn Basanti will arrange an interview for you to attend if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job. For more information, please contact us on the details provided. More information This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Healthcare operates 7 days a week. We also welcome part-time applications.. Please note that offers of employment are subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting. At Care UK we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Employment Type: FULL_TIME