Non-Medical Prescriber - HMP Woodhill

Job summary
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 treatment plans of service users.

About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, Prison or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standard 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
Essential

• RMN Qualification with NMC Registration
• Evidence of professional development since registration
• Non- Medical Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• Management Qualification
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Previous Experience
Essential

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of managing at a senior level
• Experience of key working and care plannin
• Experience in multi-agency working and training.

Desirable

• Experience of working within prison/secure setting.
• Experience of managing staff
• Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne IT program.
• Phlebotomy trained

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Ability to provide and co-ordinate 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

Desirable

• To be aware of security arrangements within a secure environment
• Awareness/knowledge of research skills.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal Characteristics
Essential

• Commitment to interagency involvement in service, partnership and team work
• Flexible and adaptable to change management
• Ability to work flexibly with client group.
• Basic Information Technology skills.

Desirable

• Willing to support colleagues when difficulties arise in challenging environments

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).