We are seeking a dynamic and experienced mental health professional to lead and manage the Mental Health Care services at HMP Chelmsford. As the Head of Mental Health Care, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and clinical delivery of mental health services within the prison, ensuring high standards of care, patient safety, and compliance with relevant legislation and national guidance.This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a strong clinical background, a collaborative management style, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.Package DescriptionYou will feel valued as the Head of Mental Health within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A salary of £49,140 per Annum depending on experience25 Days Annual Leave + Bank HolidaysCompany Policy Sick payEnhanced Maternity PackageLife AssuranceMembership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to youAccess to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest ratesOnline and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each yearMain ResponsibilitiesProvide direct line management, leadership and support to junior colleaguesDevelop specialist practice-based clinical models of careProvide a range of quality services and interventionsTo be responsible for inpatient ward rotas, taking into account efficient use of resources, staff capacity and changing service needsTo support and undertake research, clinical audit and evaluate the service as directed.To demonstrate and provide robust clinical leadership to junior staff with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.The Ideal Candidate Registered mental Health Nurse with current NMC PINExperience in managing a team and leading the mental health area of a Healthcare serviceExperience in a Prison environment highly desirableExcellent clinical examination skillsExperience of Audits Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
