Early Days in Custody Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Career & development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Jobs at HMP Altcourse in Fazakerley, Liverpool, is looking for an Early Days in Custody Practitioner. The role focuses on the admission and reception of new arrivals, including initial screening assessments, referrals, and identifying substance misuse needs.

You will work full time with a shift pattern across days and nights, supported by a bespoke induction, competency framework, and regional/national career development opportunities. Onsite parking is available.

Responsibilities

• Admission and reception of new arrivals
• Initial screening assessments
• Referrals for care or support
• Identifying substance misuse needs

Job description

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Practitioner to join our team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool. HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country, so there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same! As a Early days in Custody Nurse you will focuses on the admission and reception of new arrivals, including initial screening assessments, referrals, and identifying substance misuse needs.

HMP Altcourse offers:

• Onsite parking
• Career & development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service 37.5 hours per week
• Various shift patters between 7am - 10pm
• Nights 7.45pm - 7.15am 1 weekend in 2/3 Rota's are done 2 months in advance
• Very occasional nights

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 per annum FTE which will be pro rota - 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.