About The RoleHave you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodiversity Lead to join our Mental Health team at at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.There will be lots of support with upskilling and training in this role with the provision you are committed to the role.HoursMonday to Friday 9-5 or 8-4pm, no nights or weekends. SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 47,466 per annum FTE - 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 teamCandidates 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.What you'll be doingAs a Neurodiversity Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You willProvide direct and/or indirect support for those presenting with neurodiversity/ learning difficultiesProvide support for those with long-term neurological conditions such as Alzheimers 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 practiceIf 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 activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat well look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were 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.Practice Plus Groups 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe 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.Qualifications requiredQualified RMN / RGN/ RNLD or an appropriate professional registrationMust have strong clinical knowledge and experienceEvidence of working in a neurodiversity role and with those needsEvidence of 3 years post registration study / continuing professional development e.g. Mentorship in PracticeEvidence of experience of managing cases & caseloadsSecure 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 healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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Neurodiversity Lead