Clinical Reconnect Practitioner
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
York, YO10 4BY
Salary
£37,373
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Clini...
As our new Clinical Reconnect Practitioner, you will:
- As a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner you will work autonomously in prison, community and police detention cells, to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs leaving the prison establishment within a 12-week period or less.
- Take referrals for service users who are leaving the prison establishment within 12 weeks left to serve or up to 28 days post release. The aim of the service is to reduce reoffending by addressing the health and social needs of the service user and ensuring onward referrals are made to ensure continuity of care provision
- Using validated tools to assess for several identified health needs and utilise information accordingly to inform decision-making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating a clear individualised support plan. Including preparing accurate written reports following assessment in line with quality standard
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide rangeof opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer
- Company pension scheme
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Reconnect Practitioner to join our team in North Yorkshire!
Hours This is a part time position - 28.5 hours per week 8am - 6pm (3 days per week) covering Monday - Friday
Salary This position is part time and you will receive a salary of £33,140 to £37,373 per annum Location Scarborough, Harrogate or York - you will be based at one of these hubs (to be discussed with succesful candidate) You will be covering HMP Millsike & community - How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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Practice Plus Group are the UKs 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 Groups 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
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse with current registration with the relevant professional body
- Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training.
- Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
- Awareness of psychosocial interventions available to service users and how to refer into service
- Awareness of substance misuse services and support available
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.
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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