Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-HMP-NMR003-0326
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HMP Berwyn
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £48,527 - £55,532 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mental Health Clinical Lead - HMP Berwyn
Band 7
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical lead to join the Mental Health and Learning Disability team within the integrated Healthcare team here at HMP Berwyn, a category C prison for adult men with a range of varied health needs. This is a great opportunity to embed change and embed a shared culture with HMP and the probation service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the clinical management of the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Team and be part of the Nursing team providing healthcare to those in custody, working flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service.
- To be responsible for the day to day organisation and smooth running of the multidisciplinary team providing a service to a diverse caseload of clients who are presenting with Primary and Secondary mental health and learning disability issues, including the administration of medicines.
- To understand the importance of clear care planning, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RMN
- Post-Degree Education in a relevant field.
- Evidence of having developed clinical practice and Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Academic qualification relating to Mental Health or Learning Disability.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Proven experience of managing and dealing with complex HR cases
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a prison or locked environment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Lightburn
- Job title
- Head of Healthcare
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01978 523132
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