Prison Mental Health Clinical Lead Job in York | Build Your Skills in a Supportive Team, Apply Now with Sponsorship

Location
HMP Millsike, York YO41 1PS

Type
Permanent | Full-time or Part-time

Salary (£)
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata)

About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
They’re building more than a team at HMP Millsike — they’re laying the foundations of a service that will support men in prison to turn their lives around. This brand-new, all-electric Category C site near York is home to a modern approach to rehabilitation. With over 1,500 people to support, they’re looking for registered professionals to be among the first to shape mental health care in this unique setting. They’ve recently been awarded the Mental Health Service contract here, with services starting April 2025. This is your chance to walk in on day one and grow something that matters.

Job details

Benefits

• Tailored induction with support from experienced staff
• Career development through regional training and specialist roles
• Professional growth in therapies like DBT, EMDR, and non-medical prescribing
• Workforce development plan to expand your practice and confidence
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration with internal and external partners

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health or LD Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker
• UK professional registration with the NMC or equivalent body
• 18 months post-qualifying experience with completed preceptorship or competency framework
• Strong assessment and care planning skills
• Team player with experience working in mental health or community settings
• Comfortable working in secure or high-demand environments
• Willingness to undertake supervision and mentoring responsibilities
• Commitment to equal opportunities and person-centred care

Salary Details

This role offers a Band 6 salary, from £37,338 to £44,962 per year (pro rata) depending on experience. You’ll be part of the Agenda for Change pay scheme, which also includes NHS pension, holiday entitlements, and more.

About the Role

This isn’t just another clinical role — it’s a rare chance to step into a freshly built mental health service where no day looks the same. As a Prison Mental Health Clinical Lead, you’ll work within a multi-disciplinary team to support complex individuals in custody. You’ll deliver planned and urgent care, design and coordinate recovery-based interventions, and take the lead in managing care pathways.

The prison setting challenges your thinking and stretches your skills — but it also opens doors to impact lives in meaningful ways. You’ll work closely with partner services and other healthcare professionals to create a supportive, effective approach to mental health treatment.

This role suits someone who can navigate fast-changing situations, stay person-centred, and balance compassion with clear decision-making. You’ll gain hands-on experience that simply doesn’t exist in many community roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out full mental health assessments and explain treatment options clearly
• Develop and implement effective care plans tailored to each person
• Deliver evidence-based therapies in a trauma-informed environment
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support holistic recovery
• Lead and mentor colleagues through supervision and clinical guidance
• Use clinical judgement to navigate the unique challenges of prison life
• Support quality improvement and uphold safety and dignity in care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to explore any past 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applications from all backgrounds. They value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: HMP Millsike, Moor Lane, York, YO41 1PS
• Contact: Stephanie Potter | stephanie.potter10@nhs.net

Reference Number
346-FMH-068-25-A

How To Apply
Ready to do work that makes a difference in a place that never stands still? Apply now before 23 June 2025 and take the first step into something impactful.