Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

In this Senior Mental Health Practitioner role, you will assess and manage residents’ mental health needs within Heathrow IRC. You will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team to develop holistic care plans that address physical, social, and psychological factors. You will contribute to a nursing strategy, deliver evidence-based, non-judgemental care, and uphold safeguarding and professional boundaries. The position offers regional and national development opportunities and a supportive environment to grow in a secure setting. This is an impactful opportunity to advance mental health care within a high-challenge, high-reward context.

Pay / Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure
• Professional development opportunities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed
• Support to grow in role and learning resources
• Induction and health in justice training

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients’ mental health needs
• Autonomously handle a caseload within a multi-disciplinary team
• Develop holistic health care plans addressing physical, social, and psychological needs
• Provide evidence-based, non-judgemental care and build therapeutic relationships
• Contribute to nursing strategy and vision
• Follow policies and procedures with safeguarding considerations
• Engage in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Support learning and professional development within the team

Key requirements

• NMC Registration
• Current UK professional registration
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with neurodiverse conditions (autism, ADHD) and related communication challenges
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments
• Desirable: experience in hospital, community, or prison settings
• Vetting and security checks due to role in secure environment

• Empathy and compassion
• Collaborative teamwork
• Strong communication and boundary-setting
• Mental health assessment and risk assessment
• Holistic care planning
• Evidence-based care delivery

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