Person Specification

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse NMC, OT, Social Worker)
• Evidence of professional development since registration
• Mentorship or supervisor qualification

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to the job

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of care co-ordinating within the CPA framework
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of mentoring or supervising students

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• Able to accept constructive feedback.
• Able to ask for support where required
• Compassionate & non-judgmental approach
• Flexible

OTHER

Essential

• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
• Risk assessment and management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• Problem-solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence-based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
• To use supervision positively and effectively.
• Effective time management
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation, and policies relevant to prison mental health.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 28 June 2026