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Job overview

We are looking for a full time Band 6 OT, or Nurse, who is passionate about supporting people with Neurodiverse (ADHD , Autism , Learning Disability) needs and experienced in working within mental health/ forensic services, supporting people with complex needs, to come and join us in Offender Health. 

This post could be offered as a job share and part time applications will be considered.

We are looking for a person who  can help us to provide high quality equitable healthcare for people with Neurodevelopmental Conditions and deliver excellent mental health care and support. 

The post is based at HMP Morton Hall, Nottinghamshire. 

You will join a highly motivated and skilled team who provide integrated healthcare (physical, mental health and substance misuse services) to approximately 300 prisoners. 

This exciting post has been created for you to work as a valued member of a skilled and supportive prison mental health team.  You will be working to deliver two pathways of care (Mental Health and Neurodiversity) and will receive the support of the mental health matron in the prison and the wider Neurodiversity Team, working across prisons, including 8 practitioners , a   Specialist Clinician (OT) and Clinical Lead (Speech and Language Therapist).

The role requires delivering assessment , treatment and support for people who have Autism, ADHD, Intellectual/Learning Disability and mental illness in prison.

Main duties of the job

You be required to deliver against pathways designed to identify the needs of people with Neurodevelopmental Conditions, specifically, Autism, ADHD and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and mental illness, within your designated prison establishment.

You will directly provide screening, assessment and diagnosis, and support others to offer adapted psychosocial interventions.

You will hold a caseload of people who are identified to have needs associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or mental ill health.

You will provide psychoeducation, individual and group work and ensure continuity of care for men on release or transfer from your prison.

You will advocate for people with neurodevelopmental disorders within the prison system and promote best practice and the safety and wellbeing of patients with Neurodevelopmental Conditions. You will make recommendations for reasonable adjustments.

You will work to the Mental Health Clinical matron providing support for the mental health  pathway and working as part of this team.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment