Neurodiversity Lead

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodiversity Lead for a split role to join our teams at HMP Rye Hill cat B & HMP Onley, a category C Prison both based next door to each in located in Rugby. 

HMP Rye Hill has a capacity of 660 males after 18+ HMP Onley has a capacity of 745 males 

• Onsite parking 
• Training and Development training opportunities
• Staff canteen 

Hours: 

Salary: 

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £49848 - £55996 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 team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and 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 a Neurodiversity Lead your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide strategic leadership specialising in neurodiversity within a diverse healthcare setting
• Encompass the needs of the neurodiverse population, utilising validated screening tools and assessments leading to evidenced based care planned interventions
• Developing and implementing clear joined up pathways across all healthcare settings, involving our custodial partners
• A key component will also be to lead on developing professional relationships and pathways with community settings to enhance referrals and specialised involvement upon discharge
• Ensuring that a holistic and collaborative care planned approach is maintained throughout. You will lead on the development and training needs of staff
• Providing understanding of neurodivergent needs and what reasonable adjustments could look like within the custodial setting whilst maintaining a trauma informed approach.

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

The 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 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.

Qualifications required

• RMN, RNLD, Social Worker (Mental Health) or Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)
• Current professional qualification (NMC, HCPC or equivalent)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

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

Secure 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.