Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job summaryUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunities for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton.  Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.  Hours: 37.5 hoursMonday-Sunday0800hrs - 1800hrs- No nightsSalaryThe salary of this role ranges between 46,478 - 55,086 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 teamCandidates 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 checksMain duties of the jobAs a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You willResponsible 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 activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itAbout usThe 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 backgroundPractice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core valueswe treat patients and each other as we would like to be treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe 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.NMC Registered - Mental Health  Understanding of how to support people with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and ADHD, and the complex communication challenges faced by this patient group in the criminal justice system Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environmentSecure 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.#LI-ZF1DetailsDate posted03 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 46,478 to 55,086 a year 46,478 - 55,086 per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number15059-1Job locationsThe Exchange1330 Arlington Business Park, ThealeREADINGBerkshireRG7 4SAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunities for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton.  Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.  Hours: 37.5 hoursMonday-Sunday0800hrs - 1800hrs- No nightsSalaryThe salary of this role ranges between 46,478 - 55,086 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 teamCandidates 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 Job description Job responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunities for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton.  Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.  Hours: 37.5 hoursMonday-Sunday0800hrs - 1800hrs- No nightsSalaryThe salary of this role ranges between 46,478 - 55,086 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 teamCandidates 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 checksPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialAs seen on job descriptionDesirableAs seen on job description Experience EssentialAs seen on job descriptionDesirableAs seen on job description Additional Criteria EssentialAs seen on job descriptionDesirableAs seen on job description Person Specification Qualifications EssentialAs seen on job descriptionDesirableAs seen on job description Experience EssentialAs seen on job descriptionDesirableAs seen on job description Additional Criteria EssentialAs seen on job descriptionDesirableAs seen on job descriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group - Health in JusticeAddressThe Exchange1330 Arlington Business Park, ThealeREADINGBerkshireRG7 4SAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group - Health in JusticeAddressThe Exchange1330 Arlington Business Park, ThealeREADINGBerkshireRG7 4SAUnited KingdomEmployer's website