Health Navigator - 18 month ContractNHS

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Navigator - 18 month contract to join our primary care team with a focus on Early Days in Custody, at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

There is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

You will add significant value to the experience of the prisoner, prison staff and to reducing the risk of self-harm and suicide alongside wider impacts on families. This role will provide reassurance, guidance and signposting to health and social care services that will contribute to minimising distress and risk.  Hours

37.5 hours a week working Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. No weekends.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of  £33,000  per annum - depending on experience.

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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Health Navigator your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Bridge HMPPS and healthcare providers to enable improvements in joint care.
• Improve identification of risk factors during early days in custody
• Offer a visible presence in the First Night Centre / Induction Wing
• Address vulnerabilities associated with early days in custody inclusive of reducing self-harm
• Create greater awareness of healthcare and social care options and the range of services available
• Support access to those services i.e., use of PODS, application process especially for people from diverse backgrounds or with specific needs
• Improve partnership working between services particularly social care, Safer Custody teams
• Improve engagement rates into healthcare and reduce did not attend appointments
• Assist with improving patient choice regarding healthcare interventions.
• Further support social prescribing and promote and manage Health Champions.
• Set up and run specific patient forums particularly relating to post ACCT
• Input into complex case meetings

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 doesnt 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

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Navigator - 18 month contract to join our primary care team with a focus on Early Days in Custody, at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

There is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

You will add significant value to the experience of the prisoner, prison staff and to reducing the risk of self-harm and suicide alongside wider impacts on families. This role will provide reassurance, guidance and signposting to health and social care services that will contribute to minimising distress and risk.  Hours

37.5 hours a week working Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. No weekends.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of  £33,000  per annum - depending on experience.

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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as they 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:

• Qualified RGN and experience in primary care
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes & procedures
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues when liaising with team members / other professionals
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management & new ways of working
• Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour
• Pro-active, engaging, confident in running forums, sharing information & knowledge

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.