Clinical Lead - Prison Mental Health Team

Job summary Main area Prison Mental Health Services Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time Flexible working 18.5 hours per week (Post involves working unsocial hours and weekends) Job ref 346-FMH-052-26-A Employer Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site HMP Holme House Town Stockton Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading Clinical Lead - Prison Mental Health Team Band 6 We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Job overview We're looking for an experienced mental health nurse/mental health practitioner to join our team working in HMP Holme House. Holme House is a category B male prison serving both remand and sentenced prisoners. This is a rewarding post, where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions. The role of the clinical lead will be varied which will include assessments and intervention. You will make on going assessment of needs reflecting individual circumstances, including risk assessment, providing relevant interventions and coordinating discharge planning. You will be committed to a person-centered approach and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. We offer a comprehensive induction and a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practice. We are looking for a skilled nurse/mental health practitioner who will thrive working in a busy environment and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

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//www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Main duties of the job You will have experience providing compassionate mental health care and have an understanding of the criminal justice system. You will make on going assessment of need reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning. You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments. You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach and have the ability to prioritise. Working for our organisation We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria. Please contact Robyn Atkinson, Acting Team Manager for an informal discussion about the role. Person specification Qualification Essential criteria RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

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Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales) Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales). Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Qualified practitioner in e.g. CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc. (within agreed timescale). 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale.) Desirable criteria Leadership or management qualification Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area Experience Essential criteria Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting. A good understanding of the Offender Health pathway Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Desirable criteria Leadership or management experience Experience in a secure environment Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of mentoring students on practice placement. Skills Essential criteria Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice Write reports Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Use approved breakaway techniques Desirable criteria Competency in venepuncture and ECGs Prison Vetting Essential criteria Resident of the UK for at least 3 years Right to Work in the UK Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here

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(www.gov.uk) . Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Please note that not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, subject to role meeting the required conditions. We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your Right to Work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. AI in Recruitment We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Employment History When completing your application form, please ensure that you include your full employment history, in chronological order with your most recent job/employment at the top. Failure to complete your employment history in full could result in your application being rejected. Fixed Term Posts If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis. Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. Support with applications We have computers facilities available in our libraries (Durham, Middlesbrough, and Darlington) to support applicants. If you would like to access to a laptop for your application, please contact the library team to arrange a time to visit, please email: tewv.libraryadmin@nhs.net . We will always endeavour to make this available however we cannot guarantee that we will be able accommodate this before the vacancy closes. Trust Welcome Day Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust, we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. We run a monthly face to face Trust Welcome Day and where possible, this will be your first day of employment. However, if this date is not possible, you will be required to attend a Trust Welcome Day within 4 weeks of your start date. Applying for this post We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion. This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible. In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed. If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems. Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee. After applying via the NHS Jobs link, you will be taken to our preferred Third party recruitment system so submit your application. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful. Additional Information Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 304.3 KB ) Mindful Employer Recruitment ( PDF , 93.4 KB ) Probationary Period Procedure ( PDF , 244.1 KB ) Our Journey to Change ( PDF , 1.0 MB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Beth Dobson Job title Team Manager Email address bethdobson@nhs.net Telephone number 01642 744136 List jobs with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors