Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Reconnect Project Worker

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Job summary

The role of the Reconnect worker will identify those in need of health services on release, assist them to plan for these and link them into community Reconnect services.

Northamptonshire NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce a new project delivering the a RECONNECT service within HMP Bedford. Reconnect is a newly commissioned service and offers the opportunity to be a part of developing this new national project.

It is recognized that people in prison are at greater risk of poorer health than the general population. Proactive encouragement and support to engage with health services can prevent avoidable differences in health outcomes and positively influence the risk of reoffending. Leaving prison is a time of change; the Reconnect service aims to ensure that the transfer to community health services is effective and comprehensive, and that people are supported to access all the services that they need after release.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Reconnect worker will identify those in need of health services on release, assist them to plan for these and link them into community Reconnect services.

By starting to work with vulnerable individuals before they leave you will have a positive impact on health inequalities and encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own health needs. The service has been initially commissioned for a period of 24 months .

You will

Have experience working in health care and/or the criminal justice system
Be able to work independently and part of the wider healthcare team
Have excellent communication skills and apply these to build relationships with vulnerable people

NHFT is an award winning Trust recognised as an outstanding provider of care with consistently exceptional staff satisfaction levels. We offer unequalled access to CPD opportunities and pride ourselves on leading in innovative healthcare.

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Julie Mallett , Head of Healthcare on 01234-373006.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TE149-MH

Job locations

Healthcare, HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oExperience working in a health related role
oKnowledge and/or experience of a range of healthcare services within the community

Desirable

oKnowledge and experience of working with people with a wide range of physical health, mental health and substance misuse issues.
Experience of working within a secure environment

Qualifications

Essential

oNVQ level 3 equivalent or above,

Skills and Abilities

Essential

oAbility to effectively and appropriately communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers/families
oWork effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
oGood quality clinical and service report writing skills

Desirable

oExperience of data collation and input

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oExperience working in a health related role
oKnowledge and/or experience of a range of healthcare services within the community

Desirable

oKnowledge and experience of working with people with a wide range of physical health, mental health and substance misuse issues.
Experience of working within a secure environment

Qualifications

Essential

oNVQ level 3 equivalent or above,

Skills and Abilities

Essential

oAbility to effectively and appropriately communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers/families
oWork effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
oGood quality clinical and service report writing skills

Desirable

oExperience of data collation and input

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.