Neurodiversity Lead- HMP Belmarsh and HMP Thameside
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Job summary
ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE.
Where every day is a chance to make a difference
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 nursing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.
Practice Plus Group have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodiversity Specialist Team Leader with a passion for the field of neurodiversity/LD/neurology/complex care. This role offers the opportunity for wide-ranging development working as part of an Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) working within a Trauma Informed Care Approach. You'll provide direct and/or indirect support for those presenting with neurodiversity/ learning difficulties, as well as support for those with long-term neurological conditions such as Alzheimers and/or Dementia and will support the IMHT with training in relevant areas. You'll be a lynch pin in the team, making a huge difference to our prisoners quality of life.
As well as supporting the IMHT you will provide guidance to prison colleagues to inform prison plans and improve prisoner management and safety. You will help shape and inform the neurodiversity and Learning disability pathways within Practice Plus Group and liaise with NHSE colleagues to ensure robust clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
You'll be a qualified RGN/RMN/RNLD, psychologist or a professional in a relevant field and hold a current NMC/HCPC or equivalent registration, evidence of continued professional development and a supervision qualification. You will be required to support the management of complex prisoners who may have social or environmental needs, which complicate the ability to deliver nursing care effectively and successfully. You will have responsibility for care quality performance and clinical activity by providing professional clinical leadership and guidance, clinical advice and management in relation to the key dimensions of health care quality.
How will we support you? Bespoke induction Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Youll receive an annual salary up to 57,750 per annum - depending on experience.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Company pension scheme which we as Practice Plus Group also pay into
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus 8 public bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
HMP Belmarsh is a Category A mens prison with an operational capacity of over 910 inmates and is located in South East London.
HM Prison Thameside is a local Category B resettlement prison as is based in the Thamesmead area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South-East London.
Both HMPs Belmarsh and Thameside are located next to each other, and are only a short (2 minute) walk away, making the ability to work across both of the sites an effective opportunity for this role.
The dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group make a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.
Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 people in these secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their history.
Practice Plus Groups mission is Access to Excellence. Our core values are; 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 Patients can only access excellence if we commit to living our values in everything we do when were at work. If you share these values and have transferable skills we want to meet you!Details
Date posted
20 October 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,450 to £57,750 a year Up to �57,750 - Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
6007
Job locations
HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
London
SE28 0EB
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
London
SE28 0EB
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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