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Main area: Offender Healthcare
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (30 hours p/w)
Job ref: 277-6985916-SWP
Site: South West House
Town: Taunton
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting and unique post has been created for a Neurodiversity Lead to oversee Oxleas Southwest Prisons Neurodiversity Service. Duties will include neurodevelopmental service implementation, review, and analysis across the South West region (three regions and 10 prisons).
This role will provide specialist highly developed specialist knowledge based on previous extensive experience and/or relevant specialist training.
Please note - Base location for this post is flexible and can be any of our 10 prisons or our Head Office in Taunton. You will be required to provide support, expertise and knowledge to all 10 sites remotely and face to face. All travel can be claimed through our Trust expense policy.
Main duties of the job
This role requires a dynamic leader with highly specialist expertise in neurodiversity, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a multi-site operational environment.
The post holder will be expected to travel regularly to any of the ten prison sites across the Southwest, ensuring effective delivery of neurodiversity services and support. The prisons are as follows: HMP Dartmoor, HMP Channings Wood, HMP Exeter, HMP Portland, HMP The Verne, HMP Guys Marsh, HMP Erlestoke, HMP Leyhill, HMP Bristol, HMP Ashfield.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ :
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
* We Listen
* We Care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Lead the development of a comprehensive neurodiversity strategy across the Southwest prisons, aligned with national guidance and best practices.
* Act in an advisory capacity to staff within the Southwest region supporting others to ensure, or directly provide, expertise to assess and manage risks associated with neurodivergent clients.
* Ensure clinical supervision and support is available to staff involved in delivering care to neurodivergent clients.
* Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body as necessary (NMC/GMC/HCPC).
* The post holder must be proficient in using standard office software, including Microsoft Office Suite, to prepare reports, manage data, and communicate effectively.
* High levels of concentration are required to analyse complex information, develop strategic plans, and manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
* The post holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, being the senior strategic lead for neurodiversity across the ten prison sites.
Person specification
Qualifications
* A relevant qualification, such as Nursing (RN), Social Work, Medicine (GMC registered), or allied health professional qualifications (HCPC or equivalent).
* Postgraduate qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
* Registration with an appropriate governing body (NMC, GMC, SWE, HCPC) and maintain current professional registration.
* Evidence of continuous professional development in neurodiversity-related subjects.
Experience
* Significant clinical or operational leadership experience working with neurodivergent clients in a healthcare or prison setting.
* Extensive experience in a leadership or management role, including overseeing a multi-disciplinary team.
* Proven ability to design and deliver training to staff, including neurodiversity awareness and practical skills.
Skills/Knowledge
* In-depth understanding of neurodevelopmental and acquired brain disorders.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, and develop staff at all levels.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know.
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