Neurodiversity Lead

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodiversity Lead to join our Regional team in West Yorkshire covering HMP Wealstun, HMP Leeds and HMP Wakefield.

Full time, core business hours, 37.5 hours per week.

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary of £51,643 to £58,012 depending on experience.

• 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

• Provide direct and/or indirect support for those presenting with neurodiversity/learning difficulties
• Provide support for those with long-term neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia and will support the IMHT with training in relevant areas.
• Provide guidance to prison colleagues to inform prison plans and improve prisoner management and safety.
• Help shape and inform the neurodiversity and Learning disability pathways within Practice Plus Group and liaise with NHSE colleagues to ensure robust clinical practice.

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.

• 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

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• 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

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Qualified RMN / RNLD/ Allied Health Professional / Psychologist and hold appropriate professional registration
• Evidence of 3 years post registration study / continuing professional development e.g. Mentorship in Practice
• Evidence of experience of managing cases & caseloads

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.