Specialist Practitioner

2 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

The Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care after Custody service, covering 6 prisons and the wider community of Lancashire & Cumbria. This role is part of a triage, assessment, referral, and support service that encompasses the principles of trauma-informed working.

Main Responsibilities

The Specialist Practitioner will assess individuals identified via a referral process who require further input in respect of different populations, such as people with a learning disability, complex mental health, and social care presentations. They will gather pertinent information from various sources, including service users, carers, families, and other service providers and partner agencies.

The post holder will promote the independent self-management of service users' healthcare needs, have an awareness of validated assessment tools, and be able to apply these in justice settings. They will make and facilitate referrals into relevant services, delegating work as necessary to other team members.

About Us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services, including secondary mental health care across this area. We offer flexible working arrangements, including term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. We encourage applicants to discuss these options at interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the Trust's information sharing protocols
  • Compliance with Information Governance, including Data Protection Act
  • Understanding of Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), MHA (including part 3), safeguarding, equality, and diversity
  • Able to demonstrate a history of participating in clinical care improvement initiatives
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of factors affecting the contemporary offender health agenda and inclusion health barriers

Education/Qualifications

  • Registered Healthcare Practitioner; Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse, Learning Disability or Social Worker or Registered Nurse (RGN) or Occupational Therapist or Speech Language and Communication Therapist
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

  • Post-qualifying experience within their field of specialism or 12 months relevant experience of providing care in a community, criminal justice, or secure setting
  • Able to take responsibility for decision-making in unpredictable work contexts
  • Demonstrate leadership skills within mental health, learning disability, or liaison and diversion services

  • Specialist Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Practitioner to join our team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing support to individuals before they leave prison, promoting their independent self-management of healthcare needs.Key...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Practitioner to join our team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing support to individuals before they leave prison, promoting their independent self-management of healthcare needs.Key...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care service, providing clinical expertise to individuals in prison and the wider community of Lancashire & Cumbria. The post holder will assess and support individuals with complex mental health needs, working closely with partner agencies to ensure effective care pathways.Main...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care service, providing clinical expertise to individuals in prison and the wider community of Lancashire & Cumbria. The post holder will assess and support individuals with complex mental health needs, working closely with partner agencies to ensure effective care pathways.Main...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care service, providing a vital link between prison and community healthcare services. This role is a key part of our efforts to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for individuals leaving prison.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess individuals identified via a referral process,...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care service, providing a vital link between prison and community healthcare services. This role is a key part of our efforts to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for individuals leaving prison.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess individuals identified via a referral process,...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    9 hours ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care after Custody service, covering 6 prisons and the wider community of Lancashire & Cumbria. This role is part of a triage, assessment, referral, and support service that encompasses the principles of trauma-informed working.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Specialist Practitioner will assess...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    5 hours ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Specialist Practitioner will work within the ReConnect Care after Custody service, covering 6 prisons and the wider community of Lancashire & Cumbria. This role is part of a triage, assessment, referral, and support service that encompasses the principles of trauma-informed working.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Specialist Practitioner will assess...

  • Healthcare Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom NHS Jobs Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Practitioner to join our team at NHS Jobs.Key Responsibilities:Deliver high-quality patient care and servicesWork collaboratively with healthcare professionals to achieve excellent patient outcomesContribute to the development and implementation of healthcare policies and proceduresParticipate in...

  • Healthcare Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom NHS Jobs Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Practitioner to join our team at NHS Jobs.Key Responsibilities:Deliver high-quality patient care and servicesWork collaboratively with healthcare professionals to achieve excellent patient outcomesContribute to the development and implementation of healthcare policies and proceduresParticipate in...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Care Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary:The Lancashire Care Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Practitioner to join our Offender Personality Disorder Service. As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing a consultation, formulation, and risk management service to individuals with personality disorders and other co-morbid...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Care Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary:The Lancashire Care Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Practitioner to join our Offender Personality Disorder Service. As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing a consultation, formulation, and risk management service to individuals with personality disorders and other co-morbid...

  • Advanced Specialist Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Specialist Practitioner to join our dynamic team of clinicians in Colorectal Surgery. As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive service for managing patients referred to the colorectal service on a two-week rule...

  • Advanced Specialist Practitioner for Spine

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Specialist Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic Spinal Surgical service in a part-time secondment position. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with complex spinal conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesPractice...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Practitioner to join our ReConnect Care team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work within our community health link program, providing clinical expertise and support to individuals transitioning from prison to community-based services.Key...

  • Specialist Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Practitioner to join our ReConnect Care team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work within our community health link program, providing clinical expertise and support to individuals transitioning from prison to community-based services.Key...

  • Litigation Specialist

    1 month ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom NPA Recruit Ltd Full time

    Position OverviewThis opportunity is part of our £1000 Candidate Payment Initiative.Employee Benefits:28 Days of Annual LeaveComprehensive Private HealthcarePerformance-Based Company Bonus£1000 Signing Bonus Funded By NPA RecruitRole: Litigation Specialist / Newly Qualified Legal PractitionerSalary: £30,000 to £35,000Location: PrestonOur client, a...

  • Discharge Facilitator Specialist

    6 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Specialist Autism Team is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Discharge Facilitator Practitioner. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting autistic individuals back into the community, planning discharge collaboratively from the point of admission in a...

  • Discharge Facilitator Specialist

    6 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Specialist Autism Team is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Discharge Facilitator Practitioner. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting autistic individuals back into the community, planning discharge collaboratively from the point of admission in a...

  • Clinical Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Buckshaw Village Surgery Group Full time

    Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Clinical Nurse Practitioner to enhance our team of healthcare professionals. This role is integral to our practice, which serves a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will be based at our primary facility, with the potential for cross-location collaboration as needed. Key...