Female Specialist Practitioner

We a looking for an experienced Female specialist practitioner to work within non-custodial supporting our Liaison and diversion, Reconnect & MHTR team.

• Be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and skills within your defined area of expertise, to critically appraise, evaluate and apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks, research evidence and policy within the specialist area of practice.
• You will be required to undertake assessments of vulnerable females who have been detained in police or Court custody and leaving prison and share relevant information to assist and inform the Police, Court, Crown Prosecution and probation services.
• The female specialist will promote the welfare of women both internal within PPG and external to wider organisations.
• Will contribute to the development of the non-custodial female pathway by developing links with local services and agencies who work with women to address gender specific needs and to develop referrals pathways into services to enable collaborative working with organisations to reduce health inequalities within this specific targeted group
• will provide guidance support and case supervision to wider non-custodial practitioners who undertake assessments and planned interventions with vulnerable females within our services

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 doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

Practice Plus Group are the UK’s 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.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our 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

Qualifications and skills required:

• Evidence of working with females with complex needs for a minimum of 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate qualification related to relevant specialism such as IDVA, ISVA social work, midwifery, health visitor etc
• Evidence of providing case oversight / supervision
• Evidence of working with a trauma informed approach
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills – including report writing

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.