Neurodiversity Lead

As a Neurodiversity Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide direct and/or indirect support for those presenting with neurodiversity/ learning difficulties
• Provide support for those with long-term neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia and will support the IMHT with training in relevant areas.
• Provide guidance to prison colleagues to inform prison plans and improve prisoner management and safety.
• Help shape and inform the neurodiversity and Learning disability pathways within Practice Plus Group and liaise with NHSE colleagues to ensure robust clinical practice

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:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re 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.

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

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

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Qualified RMN / RGN/ RNLD or an appropriate professional registration
• Must have strong clinical knowledge and experience 
• Evidence of working in a neurodiversity role and with those needs 
• Evidence of 3 years post registration study / continuing professional development e.g. Mentorship in Practice
• Evidence of experience of managing cases & caseloads

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.