Specialist Practitioner – Sexual Offending Behaviour

Priory Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blackburn seeks a Specialist Practitioner to support patients with sexual offending behaviors. This full-time role involves creating and implementing individualized care plans, conducting assessments, and delivering therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience in evidence-based therapies. Competitive compensation and benefits including subsidized meals and enhanced maternity pay offered.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering evidence-based systemic interventions.
• Skilled in therapies for individuals with sexually problematic behaviours.
• Ability to undertake specific, evidence-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Contribute to individualized case formulations and treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff to optimize patient care.

Skills

Delivering evidence-based systemic interventions

CBT

DBT

Mindfulness

Positive psychology

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Registered Practitioner (Nurse, Psychologist, etc.)

Job description

Specialist Practitioner – Sexual Offending Behaviour

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kemple View

Compensation: £44,953 / year

Description

Priory Kemple View is seeking to recruit a Specialist Practitioner in Sexual Offending Behaviour to join the team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bed hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a specialist practitioner, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

You will also:

• Optimize patient care by working collaboratively with nursing staff. This includes evaluating current practices, reviewing alternatives, consulting with Primary Nurses, and continuously educating and supporting staff to work effectively with each patient as an individual.
• Undertake specific, evidence-based assessments, including risk assessments, collaboratively with patients, and communicate the results effectively to ensure they inform all aspects of decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of individualised case formulations and associated treatment and intervention plans.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment plan to address aspects of sexual behaviour for clients who presents with complex mental health needs and presentation.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The role requires a Registered Practitioner (e.g., Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Probation Officer) with a relevant postgraduate qualification. Essential experience includes delivering evidence-based systemic interventions and specialist psychological work with individuals exhibiting sexually problematic behaviours. Candidates should be skilled in therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, positive psychology, goal setting, and trauma-informed approaches.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

• Subsidised meals
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.