I help to make a difference

Due to service re-design we are looking for Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our friendly team at HMP The Verne. Are you collaborative, caring and compassionate? Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be. As a healthcare provider, we recognise the fact that prisoners are a socially excluded group with complex healthcare needs that can often be associated with poor outcomes. We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. Care UK is the Health in Justice market leader - 2 years ago we were managing 12 prison healthcare services and in 2019 we're providing healthcare services in over 40 prisons across the country. We can offer training and development in our friendly and supportive teams as well as full-time, part-time and bank opportunities and a range of other employee benefits.

Interested in Clinical Development?

We could give you the opportunity to develop in to a specialist role of your interest and benefit to the service e.g. ILS (intermediate life support), secondary care pathways, health promotion, dementia, management of antipsychotic clinics.

In return for your hard work

Receive an annual salary of £45,000. This role is full time and you will be required to work 37.5 hrs a week. You'll also get a number of benefits including a company contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays plus CPD and re-validation support. Other benefits include cycle to work scheme and training and clinical development opportunities. Onsite benefits at HMP The Verne include access to an onsite gym and free parking.

Next Steps

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by Silvie Baister, the Internal Recruiter for this role. The recruiter will submit your CV to the hiring manager and in turn Silvie will arrange an interview for you to attend at HMP The Verne if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job.

Additional Information

Please note that offers of employment are subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.

Currently be registered with the NMC and hold a BSc or equivalent qualification. You will be able to provide evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up to date knowledge on all aspects of the role. You must have evidence of working in a team. Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care including clinical governance. You will have knowledge of national standards including NICE and the National Service Frameworks. Understanding of their accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Well developed word processing/data collection/IT skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Reflective practitioner Time management and ability to prioritise workload Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation, the local PCT and with key external stakeholders