Introduction to Health and Justice Careers

Health and Justice: An Introduction gives a basic overview of the services commissioned by NHS England’s Health and Justice team. It explains the types of healthcare provided in criminal justice settings, immigration removal centres, sexual assault referral centres, and services for children and young people in secure environments. The programme consists of one elearning session. 

 

Intended audience 

This session is for anyone interested in learning about careers or services within Health and Justice, including: 

• Health and care staff working in secure or justice settings 

• People exploring career options in Health and Justice services 

• Staff supporting people in criminal justice, immigration or secure environments 

• Practitioners working with children and young people in secure settings 

• Anyone wanting to understand these commissioned services 

 

Key areas covered 

The session introduces: 

• What Health and Justice commissioned services are 

• How these services support different client and patient groups 

• The range of roles within each service 

• What it is like to work in these unique environments 

• Where to find more information about services and career opportunities 

• How to reflect on personal skills and development needs 

 

Learning objectives 

By the end of the session, learners will be able to: 

• Understand the services commissioned by Health and Justice and how they support their client or patient groups 

• Understand the range of roles within each type of service 

• Know where to go to find further information about services and career opportunities 

• Reflect on personal career options and opportunities 

• Reflect on personal knowledge, skills and development needs