Female Specialist Practitioner

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Specialist Practitioner to join our team in South Yorkshire.

We are looking for an experienced Female specialist practitioner to work within non-custodial supporting our Liaison and diversion, Reconnect & MHTR team.

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Location: Doncaster hub with travel required across South Yorkshire  

Salary: This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience

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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

This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. (Due to the nature and sensitivity of the client group, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder be a woman. This is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.)    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.   #LI-PW1

Main duties of the job

As our new Practitioner, you will: 

 

• Be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and skills within your defined area of expertise, to critically appraise, evaluate and apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks, research evidence and policy within the specialist area of practice.
• You will be required to undertake assessments of vulnerable females who have been detained in police or Court custody and leaving prison and share relevant information to assist and inform the Police, Court, Crown Prosecution and probation services.
• The female specialist will promote the welfare of women both internal within PPG and external to wider organisations.
• Will contribute to the development of the non-custodial female pathway by developing links with local services and agencies who work with women to address gender specific needs and to develop referrals pathways into services to enable collaborative working with organisations to reduce health inequalities within this specific targeted group

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• 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 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 and skills required:

• Evidence of working with females with complex needs for a minimum of 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate qualification related to relevant specialism such as IDVA, ISVA social work, midwifery, health visitor etc
• Evidence of providing case oversight / supervision
• Evidence of working with a trauma informed approach
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills including report writing

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Specialist Practitioner to join our team in South Yorkshire.

We are looking for an experienced Female specialist practitioner to work within non-custodial supporting our Liaison and diversion, Reconnect & MHTR team.

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Location: Doncaster hub with travel required across South Yorkshire  

Salary: This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience

-

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

This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. (Due to the nature and sensitivity of the client group, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder be a woman. This is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.)    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.   #LI-PW1

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