Liaison and Diversion Head of Service
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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 now 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 Head of Service to lead the wider Liaison and Diversion, MHTR and Reconnect teams on North Yorkshire
Hours & Location
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. The role is based at Fulford Road Custody Suite but you will be able to travel to corporate meetings within the region and country wide where required.Salary
You will receive a salary of £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience plus a £4,000 car allowance.
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
As the Head of Service you will:
- provide pro-active management of our non-custodial services across the North Yorkshire geography. This will include maintaining the strategic direction of the service and delivering agreed contractual requirements and targets from NHS England
- form part of the wider non-custodial healthcare senior leadership team, working with other key stakeholders to ensure that the contract becomes highly functional, and non-custodial services become fully embedded across the region, working closely with West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Humber Heads of Service.
- ensure that our services deliver non-judgemental, compassionate care within the financial framework that is safe, high quality and in line with the NHSE specification
- inspire trust and excellence in your people by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team, recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset.
- promote best practice, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of shared learning, whilst managing and overseeing the reporting and report writing to NHSE and senior stakeholders on a regular basis
- share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, and lead multi-disciplinary teams of clinical and non-clinical colleagues who support each other to do a great job.
About us
Practice Plus Group are 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. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients as they would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
Qualifications, skills & experience required:
- Degree or appropriate equivalent level of experience / clinical qualification
- Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong presentation skills
- Experience of managing budgets and supporting financial reporting
- Experience of client management / meeting NHSE commissioner expectations
- Flexible attitude to working arrangements, including on call responsibilities
- Experience of leading teams that support patients and service users, who have complex mental and physical health conditions
Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Details
Date posted
14 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,000 to £60,000 a year £55,000 to £60,000 + £4,000 Car Allowance depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
11032
Job locations
Fulford Road
York
Yorkshire
YO10 4BY
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Fulford Road
York
Yorkshire
YO10 4BY
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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