Clinical Reconnect Practitioner

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of NHS services is seeking a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner. In this full-time role, you will assess and respond to health needs of individuals in police detention. Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team, you will create personalized care plans while focusing on holistic approaches to intervention. Experience as a Registered Mental Nurse or equivalent is essential. This position offers a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the relevant professional body.
• Experience in female health and social care pathway.
• Understanding of clinical governance and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously in various settings to assess health needs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with teams in the Liaison & Diversion service.

Skills

Registered Mental Nurse

Mental Health Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Excellent communication skills

Psychosocial interventions

Education

Qualified Registered Mental Nurse

Continuous professional development

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner you will work autonomously in police detention cells, in order to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system. As a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

Responsibilities

• be part of an extended team working across Liaison & Diversion service
• work autonomously in prison, community and police detention cells, to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs leaving the prison establishment within a 12-week period or less
• use validated tools to assess for a number of identified health needs and utilise information accordingly to inform decision-making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating a clear individualised care plan

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Mental Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body
• Knowledge and experience in the female health and social care pathway
• Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training.
• Experience of psychosocial interventions and awareness of substance misuse
• Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
• Knowledge of evidence based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines and pharmacology

About Our Person-Centred Model

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.

About Practice Plus Group

Practice Plus Group are 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. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Salary

This position is full time, working 37.5 hours per week and you will receive a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience, Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

Core Values

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together