Job Description
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You will be joining Oxleas Forensics & Prisons Directorate at a very exciting time for us as we have been awarded new contracts within the Kent Prisons.
Working in a secure environment is not without it's challenges but also a sense of reward and achievement.
We will be working towards implementing our ownmodel of care which is patient focused with health promotion at its heart. It will be designed to meet for the unique needs of the prison and developed by the local healthcare, allied health professionals, and prison staff.
The core principle are:
Patient focused with health promotion at the heart of our care
Designing services which meet the unique needs of the prison
The right staff, right place, right time ensuring experienced professionals are on hand to lead and support patients when needed
A no exclusions model that ensures everyone with mental health needs is managed within the step care model
Being highly supportive of clinical and prison staff with training, support enabling the team to work smarter and as part of an effective Multi Professional Team.
For the patient, they will experience a different type of care tailored to their needs. Every patient receives a comprehensive person-centred assessment within 48 hours of arrival. This includes greater use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy empowering the patient to self-care.