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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.
About the Role
HMP Lancaster Farm consists of 550 male inmates. This full‑time position offers an annual salary of £43,609.00 – £49,175.00 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to gym
Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 8 am – 4 pm
- 1 weekend every 4 – 6 weeks
Salary
This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £43,609.00 – £49,175.00 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
Support we provide
- 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
Candidate requirements
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 multidisciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload, assessing 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, seeking out, listening to and acting on patients’ feedback so 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 patients’ care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
Career development
Career development opportunities include both internal and external options for learning and growth.
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue 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 in secure environments.
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Experience working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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