Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Mental Health In Reach Team at HMP Downview (a female closed prison). This role involves acting as a Care Co-ordinator, undertaking mental health assessments and associated risk assessments. We have an excellent working relationship with the prison and candidates will enjoy working within a supportive team, with regular supervision.

Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve. By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but you will also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services operate on a 7 day week model to ensure patient healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

We offer a great range of career pathways to support our nurses through their journey. See the list of opportunities under the “working for your organisation” tab.

Responsibilities

• Care Co-ordination
• Risk assessments
• Mental Health Assessments
• Attending various CNWL and HMPPS meetings and Forums
• Developing service provision in line with the role
• MDT working

Working within the MHIR team at HMP Downview, you will be part of a supportive team within our mental health hub. You will benefit from peer support during induction to aid familiarity with how the prison functions. You will have opportunities to be part of local service developments, and we promote all team members to become a specialist lead in relevant areas. There is an inclusive approach with mandatory and external training opportunities; mental health practitioner peer supervision and monthly Reflective Practice in addition to 1 : 1 supervision.

All of our sites in Surrey offer free onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Qualifications & Development

See Job Description and the person specification for a detailed account of the main responsibilities.

Employment Details

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