Registered Nurse Rmn, Rnld or Rcn

Are you looking for a new opportunity that will give you new experiences? If so, we are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse, Children’s Nurse or Mental Health Nurse to join their secure healthcare team.As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be required to complete assessments, and will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients within a secure setting. The post holder is required to work with service users from a holistic perspective,taking into account a variety of complex needs.

**Role responsibilities**
- Maintain own caseload of prisoners with a diagnosed Learning Disability or ASD. Complete initial assessment on all new referrals, appropriate care planning and follow up procedures.
- To attend and participate in the processes as per prison policy designed to assist with prisoners at risk of self-harm/suicide, in line with NICE Guidance.
- To attend monthly supervision with line manager and complete yearly EDR to assess targets, progression and learning objectives.
- Work to support prisoners by using excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as patience and resilience.
- To provide awareness training and advice for staff on the care of prisoners with a Learning Disability.
- Assist with awareness days and workshops delivered by the PCMHT and work with the team to develop these further.
- Attend and participate in weekly Integrated Mental Health Team Referrals meetings to ensure integrated approach is maintained when discussing at risk prisoners.

**Essential Skills**:

- Part 1 NMC registration
- 5 year UK history of residence

**Desirable Skills**:

- Evidence of further development of own clinical practice
- Experience of working in a secure environment
- Degree level qualification or above
- Experience in involvement in innovation or change
- Hold a Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Evidence of working in a 'value for money’ service
- Driving licence.

The position offers a competitive salary of £29,833 to £35,358 per annum plus

**Benefits**
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Subsidised healthcare plan
- Charity work
- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
- Employee Assistance Programme Scheme (Confidential Counselling Services, 24/7 support specialising in health and medical topics )
- Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers
- Progression, training and development opportunities

For further information please call Maxine or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.