Deputy Mental Health Lead (Senior Nurse)
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,000.00 to £44,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38000.00 - £44000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Newmarket, CB8 9YG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0314-24-2059 |
Summary
ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE Where making a difference changes lives Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you. As a Senior Mental Health Nurse working within the team at HMP Highpoint you will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options. You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed. You will assess patients health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge. You will ensure that you assess physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their period of custody so that any appropriate referral can be made. You will also be responsible for making a clinical judgement with regard to any immediate need and long term treatment.