Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner at HMP Stocken, you will deliver patient-centered mental health care within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and manage mental health needs, developing holistic care plans that address physical, social, and psychological factors. You will work autonomously on a caseload, contributing to nursing strategy and ensuring care is evidence-based and respectful of patient preferences. This role offers professional development, a supportive team, and a meaningful opportunity to improve outcomes in a secure setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Career development opportunities
• Learning Management System for training
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed
• Support from wider team

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients’ mental health needs
• Provide autonomous, caseload-based care
• Develop holistic care plans addressing physical, social, and psychological factors
• Contribute to nursing strategy and promote evidence-based, personalised care
• Deliver therapeutic, non-judgemental care while maintaining professional boundaries
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care with safeguarding in mind

Key requirements

• NMC Registration – Mental Health
• Experience in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment
• UK right to work and eligibility for vetting and security checks
• Knowledge of safeguarding and complex communication needs in criminal justice settings

• Collaborative mindset
• Empathy and compassion
• Strong communication and relationship-building
• Holistic assessment and care planning
• Evidence-based mental health care delivery
• Safeguarding procedures

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