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Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.  We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services. 

We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.  Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.  

Job overview

The post holder will work across the Inpatient and the Inreach Team and lead on the Physical Health pathway for the 2 services. The 22 bedded Healthcare Ward in HMP Pentonville which provides mental and physical healthcare to Prisoners transferred to the unit from elsewhere in the Prison due to their healthcare needs. The mental health inreach team works within the prison wings and provides a multifaceted model with elements of crisis intervention, brief assessment and intervention, long term case management and assertive outreach. 

Main duties of the job

Act as lead nurse for a defined group (Physical Health Clients) of patients and liaises with the primary / associate nurses to ensure a consistent approach to delivering care.

Act as the lead nurse for PH pathway for the inreach team caseloads, organising clinics, data collection as required and provide a holistic care approach to the clients. 

Assess plan, implement and evaluate the care provided especially with regard to identifying and managing risk. 

Encourage patients to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programmes. 

Works in partnership with Healthcare Officers & other healthcare Depts to ensure that patient’s needs are addressed, and to maximise the time out of cell and range of activities available for patients. 

Contribute to develop strategies for dealing with disturbed behaviour              especially the ability to recognise and respond to signs of imminent                  disturbance as required. 

  Assist the inpatients & inreach manager, the team and charge nurses in           maintaining standards of care and participate in evaluation studies and           projects as required. 

Working for our organisation

The post holder will be expected to work within the prison with prison staff and other stakeholders  establishing and maintaining  positive interpersonal relationships both internally and externally with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.