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Job overview

Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places to work - if you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it!

We have a very exciting opportunity for  a team manager to lead the mental health well being unit, which is  part of our services in HMP Hull. The Wellbeing Unit is the regional enhanced mental health unit for Yorkshire prisons.  It aims to treat patients with acute mental illness to prevent the need for a hospital transfer.

The team manager will be expected to lead by example, providing strong leadership while being accessible to staff.  They will be flexible in their approach to managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the service maintaining agreed standards of service, and leading, motivating and developing staff. 

The team will be multi-disciplinary and the successful candidate will work collectively with senior clinical staff  to provide a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the challenges of a prison environment.  The Team manager will work in partnership with other healthcare providers, HMPPS and internal and external Health and Justice services within the region.  They will have excellent skills in communication, engagement and collaborative working and have experience of working in mental health services, preferably with knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Main duties of the job

The Team Manager will provide operational management of the Mental Health well-being unit and team, including accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients are maintained and delivered at all times in accordance with evidence-based practice.  They will be pivotal in developing this service.

The successful candidate should be competent and confident with extensive experience working in Mental Health Services.

The post holder will liaise closely with their peer group of team managers in the NE and Yorkshire Prisons, which have services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. 

The successful candidate should have experience working in Mental Health Services.

We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities, non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect and compassion.

*A £3,000 welcome bonus has been applied to this post for any new staff joining the Trust. This incentive is paid as follows; £1,500 upon joining the Trust, £750 after year 1 and £750 after year 2 

Working for our organisation

A great experience for our colleagues

We’re committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be. 

In October 2022, we asked our staff and partners what we do well, the following are some examples

• Good supervision structure
• Engagement and visibility of managers
• Level of autonomy/decision making
• Training & development opportunities
• Open to new ideas/projects/Quality Improvement support
• Wellbeing support for staff
• Communication between partners

Valuing our staff

Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important. 

The Trust offers a variety of benefits including:

• Weekly CPD sessions
• Access to trust wide career development opportunities
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• Free on-site parking
• Long service award
• NHS pension scheme
• 27 -33 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
• Flexible working opportunities
• NHS car lease scheme
• Full Occupational health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to employee support, independent counselling, chaplaincy
• Mindfulness Sessions
• Access to Coaching and mentors

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).  Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply.  If you are in the UK already on a visa please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.