Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner to join our team in West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday to Friday; 8am - 6pm. Some weekend working may be required
Salary Full time salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience
Location West Yorkshire Prison Sites - HMP Leeds, HMP New Hall, HMP Wealstun and Community
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 team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role. Offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
* Work autonomously in prison and community settings to identify and respond to requests for screening and assessment of people with identified health needs leaving the prison establishment within a 12-week period or less.
* Aim to reduce reoffending by addressing health and social needs, ensuring onward referrals for continuity of care. Work closely with probation and other stakeholders to assess and address needs, avoiding duplication.
* Ensure the needs of the service user are met and communicated to relevant parties to ensure continuity of care, onward support and effective risk management.
Career development and benefits
If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.
* 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
Practice Plus Group are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background. We aim to deliver an integrated model that guides all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.
Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* Treat patients as they would like to be treated
* Act with integrity
* Embrace diversity
* Strive to do things better together
Qualifications and skills required
* Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker with current registration with the relevant professional body
* Experience of working with patients face to face who have complex mental health conditions
* Awareness of substance misuse services and support available
* Sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills including risk assessment
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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