• Job Description

  Req#: E0314-25-3050?language=en&page=633&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

  + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Gartree, a category B men's prison, located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The prison houses approximately 640 patients where we deliver the primary care, mental health and substance misuse services.

  In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

  Hours

  Monday to Friday - 09:30-17:30

  There is an expectation to work 1 weekend in 4.

  This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum - depending on experience.

  How will we support you?

  Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

  Competency framework

  Regional and national career development opportunities

  Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

  Support from the wider team

  Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Be responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
  • Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
  • Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
  • Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
  • Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

  If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

  It doesnt stop there we also offer:

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

  About us

  The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

  Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

  • we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

  We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

  Requirements

  • Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/LD or RMN
  • HCPC or NMC Registered
  • Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment

  Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience UP to £47,466 per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  12003

  Job locations

  HMP Gartree

  Gallow Field Rd

  Market Harborough

  Leicestershire

  LE16 7RP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner population whilst implementing a stepped-care model of delivery. We are looking for experienced Mental Health Practitioners: RMN, Social Workers (Mental Health), Occupational Therapists (Mental Health), Speech and Language Therapists (Mental Health) to join our integrated mental health team (IMHT). The role will involve assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services. Practitioners will work under autonomously whilst also contributing to the MDT and wider integrated healthcare team. You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, risk assessments confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans. You will work with individuals on a 1-2-1 and group basis and will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.

  As an AHP (OT or SLT), you will maintain your professional registration and provide specialist assessment, consultation and guidance as well as managing your own caseload. You will receive clinical supervision from a senior AHP and play an exciting role in shaping the delivery of AHP services within the prison.

  You will contribute to our healthcare strategy and vision to;

  Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.

  Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework.

  Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.

  Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.

  Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job. Encourage a shared learning approach to teaching.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner population whilst implementing a stepped-care model of delivery. We are looking for experienced Mental Health Practitioners: RMN, Social Workers (Mental Health), Occupational Therapists (Mental Health), Speech and Language Therapists (Mental Health) to join our integrated mental health team (IMHT). The role will involve assessment and caseload management of those referred into mental health services. Practitioners will work under autonomously whilst also contributing to the MDT and wider integrated healthcare team. You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, risk assessments confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans. You will work with individuals on a 1-2-1 and group basis and will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.

  As an AHP (OT or SLT), you will maintain your professional registration and provide specialist assessment, consultation and guidance as well as managing your own caseload. You will receive clinical supervision from a senior AHP and play an exciting role in shaping the delivery of AHP services within the prison.

  You will contribute to our healthcare strategy and vision to;

  Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.

  Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework.

  Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of.

  Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.

  Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job. Encourage a shared learning approach to teaching.

  Person Specification

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  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Practice Plus Group

  Address

  HMP Gartree

  Gallow Field Rd

  Market Harborough

  Leicestershire

  LE16 7RP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Practice Plus Group

  Address

  HMP Gartree

  Gallow Field Rd

  Market Harborough

  Leicestershire

  LE16 7RP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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