Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We 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.
Hours:
37.5 hours
- Monday-Sunday 0800hrs - 1800hrs- No nights
Salary
The salary of this role ranges between £46,478 - £55,086 per annum, depending on experience.
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 team
Candidates 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
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Responsible 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 activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The 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 background
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We 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 environment
Secure 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.
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Details
- Date posted: 17 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £46,478 to £55,086 a year £46,478 - £55,086 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 15059
- Job locations: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We 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.
Hours:
37.5 hours
- Monday-Sunday 0800hrs - 1800hrs- No nights
Salary
The salary of this role ranges between £46,478 - £55,086 per annum, depending on experience.
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 team
Candidates 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
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This advert is for Senior Mental Health Practitioner with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £46,478 to £55,086 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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