Specialist Practitioner - Sexual Offending Behaviour

Priory; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Practitioner in Sexual Offending Behaviour. This full-time role involves assessing and implementing individual care plans while supporting patients with complex mental health needs. Candidates should be registered practitioners with relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience in evidence-based interventions. This position offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner (Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Probation Officer).
• Experience in delivering evidence-based systemic interventions.
• Familiarity with therapies for sexually problematic behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Optimize patient care by collaborating with nursing staff.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments, including risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

CBT

DBT

Mindfulness

Positive psychology

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Langho, Blackburn , Lancashire , England BB6

Position: Specialist Practitioner - Sexual Offending Behaviour

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kemple View

Compensation: £44,953 / year

What you'll be doing

Priory Kemple View is seeking to recruit a Specialist Practitioner in Sexual Offending Behaviour to join the team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bed hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a specialist practitioner, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

You will also:

• Optimize patient care by working collaboratively with nursing staff. This includes evaluating current practices, reviewing alternatives, consulting with Primary Nurses, and continuously educating and supporting staff to work effectively with each patient as an individual.
• Undertake specific, evidence-based assessments, including risk assessments, collaboratively with patients, and communicate the results effectively to ensure they inform all aspects of decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of individualised case formulations and associated treatment and intervention plans.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment plan to address aspects of sexual behaviour for clients who presents with complex mental health needs and presentation.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The role requires a Registered Practitioner (e.g., Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Probation Officer) with a relevant postgraduate qualification. Essential experience includes delivering evidence-based systemic interventions and specialist psychological work with individuals exhibiting sexually problematic behaviours. Candidates should be skilled in therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, positive psychology, goal setting, and trauma-informed approaches.

For more information about the role, you can email Apply

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications. The Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.