Job summary We are recruiting for a Highly Specialised Practitioner at HMP Grendon to support the Democratic Therapeutic Community within the prison. You'll be working men who have intellectual/learning disabilities (TC), providing specialist support to prisoners with Mild to Moderate Learning Disability, including the provision of skills and activity groups with an emphasis on managing day to day living and requirements for resettlement and re-integration back into the community. This is a newly created post within our team where you'll be working closely with our Psychology Leads and the Head of Service to make a major impact on the lives of those who have volunteered to undertake therapy and help them to achieve the best possible outcome. HMP Grendon functions as a therapeutic community and so the role is in the context of therapeutic boundaries. You'll be ensuring the delivery of an intervention complies with therequirements of the TC model and remains consistent with the prescribed delivery style. If you have specialist qualifications in learning disability and want to make a difference to forensic therapeutic treatment then we'd love to hear from you Main duties of the job The job entails being part of a multi-disciplinary team who work closely with the residents on the wing. You would have input into referrals, assessment of need and their plans once on the unit. It would be important to have experience of formulation and treatment planning. Supporting staff and consulting with them to impart your specialist knowledge. You would be part of the staff team who facilitates small and large group therapy in a therapeutic community model. In addition, helping the residents to become more independent and preparing for progression in their sentence. Contribution to care provision of prisoners by providing consultation to the multidisciplinary team and ongoing support to create and implement care and treatment plans Delivering group psychological interventions, where appropriate Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-SS6923730 Job locations HMP Grendon Grendon Underwood Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 0TL Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Knowledge Essential Well-developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of learning difficulties, consistent with professional training. Knowledge of and experience in the use of complex methods of assessment. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological therapies in specific groups (e.g., personality disorder, challenging difficulty, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of relevant qualification (e.g. SaLT, OT, learning disability nurse, Mental health Nurse. Must be a registered Practitioner e.g. with HCPC/NMC Desirable Post graduate qualification in relevant forensic practice. Experience Essential Commitment to working within a multidisciplinary framework Desirable Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' clients. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Well-developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of learning difficulties, consistent with professional training. Knowledge of and experience in the use of complex methods of assessment. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological therapies in specific groups (e.g., personality disorder, challenging difficulty, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of relevant qualification (e.g. SaLT, OT, learning disability nurse, Mental health Nurse. Must be a registered Practitioner e.g. with HCPC/NMC Desirable Post graduate qualification in relevant forensic practice. Experience Essential Commitment to working within a multidisciplinary framework Desirable Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' clients. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address HMP Grendon Grendon Underwood Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 0TL Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)