Prison Registered Mental Health Nurse

Global Healthcare Jobs– Ref: 199527  – Prison Registered Mental Health Nurse

Global Healthcare Jobs, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency has a locum Prison RMN role available.

Location: HMP Lincoln

Shift Pattern: Full-time

Type of Contract: Locum, ongoing contract

Hourly Rate: £34 – £45 per hour (assignment rate)

• Weekdays £34ph
• Nights/ Saturdays £39.50ph
• Sunday/Bank Holidays £45ph

Benefits of working with us:

• Fully online and paperless registration service
• Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
• Exclusive access to roles that aren’t available with other agencies; NHSBT, The Home Office and Vaccination Centres (private and public) are just some of the projects we’ve recently recruited to.
• £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
• Registration body costs covered based on length of service (T&Cs apply)
• Find your own job bonus – Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
• Clinical governance and revalidation support from an in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years’ experience
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector
• Daily payroll and in-house payroll system

Benefits of working in a prison:

• Adding additional experience and variety to your Nursing CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles
• Gaining prison clearance (if you don’t already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers
• The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours
• Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management
• Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals

Main Duties:

• Mental Health Assessments: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for inmates, identifying and evaluating their mental health needs, symptoms, and risks.
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary mental health team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for inmates with mental health disorders, ensuring continuity of care.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate mental health support and intervention in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessments and de-escalation techniques.
• Medication Management: Administer and monitor psychotropic medications as prescribed by the facility’s psychiatrist, while monitoring for side effects and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, and supportive counseling, to address inmates’ mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment: Continuously assess and manage the risk of self-harm, harm to others, or deterioration of mental health conditions among inmates, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records of mental health assessments, treatment plans, interventions, progress notes, and any other relevant documentation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other mental health professionals, medical staff, correctional officers, and social workers to ensure coordinated and holistic care for inmates.
• Case Management: Provide ongoing case management and support for inmates with severe mental illnesses, coordinating referrals, discharge planning, and follow-up care as needed.
• Supportive Counseling: Offer empathetic and nonjudgmental counseling to inmates, helping them navigate their mental health challenges and develop coping strategies.
• Psychoeducation: Conduct group sessions to educate inmates about mental health conditions, coping skills, stress management, and strategies for maintaining emotional well-being.
• Mental Health Education: Educate correctional staff about recognizing signs of mental distress and effective communication techniques to support inmates with mental health concerns.
• Rehabilitation Programs: Participate in rehabilitation programs designed to aid inmates in developing life skills, resilience, and a better understanding of their mental health.
• Medication Education: Educate inmates about the medications they are prescribed, including their purpose, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.
• Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest developments in mental health practices, evidence-based therapies, and correctional healthcare guidelines through ongoing training.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive mental health information and communicating with other healthcare professionals.
• Family and Community Engagement: Collaborate with inmates’ families, as appropriate, to provide information, support, and education about their loved one’s mental health condition.

Requirements of the Prison RMN/Nurse:

• Relevant nursing qualification and an active NMC Registration (Mental Health)
• Must have Prison Clearance and experience working within a prison

Contact:

This Prison RMN/Nurse job is advertised by Brandon Allen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from Prison Nurses who meet the above requirements.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.