Non-Medical Prescriber – HMP Woodhill
The closing date is 25 June 2026.
The Integrated Mental Health Team provides clinical and psychological interventions for prisoners with mental health needs in HMP Woodhill. The post holder will work as a member of the mental health team and contribute to delivering high quality, safe and effective Non-Medical Prescribing Services.
The post holder will be responsible for conducting mental health assessments and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the Mental Health team, this role involves attending team meetings, assessing a variety of mental health presentations and initiating onward referrals. Working autonomously and as part of an MDT, you will provide mental health advice to health professionals across primary and secondary care services to support the treatment plans of service users.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of a high standard of nursing care to patients assessed by the team. This will be done in accordance with their clinical needs, applying evidence‑based practice to achieve positive clinical outcomes. The post holder will adhere to relevant clinical protocols and policies. The post holder needs to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of security and safety consistent with working within a custodial setting.
Education and Qualifications
- RMN Qualification with NMC Registration
- Evidence of professional development since registration
- Post‑registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
- Management Qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Previous Experience
- Experience of managing at a senior level
- Experience of key working and care planning
- Experience in multi‑agency working and training
- Experience of working within prison/secure setting
- Experience of managing staff
- Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne IT program
- Phlebotomy trained
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Ability to provide and coordinate clinical and management supervision
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach which considers the needs of the whole person
- Awareness of security arrangements within a secure environment
- Knowledge of research skills
- Commitment to inter‑agency involvement in service, partnership and teamwork
- Flexible and adaptable to change management
- Ability to work flexibly with client group
- Basic information technology skills
- Willing to support colleagues when difficulties arise in challenging environments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it is necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary and Benefits
£49,387 to £56,515 a year including HCAS (pro‑rata if part‑time).
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