Job summary
Why work in courts? No doubt you will have seen many adverts telling you of the uniqueness of the role that they are offering you. However working as a Health and Justice Practitioner is a job role as unique as you will find in the NHS. You will be working with some of the most marginalised patients in society as they come into contact with the courts as part of their criminal justice journey. Working alongsidethe services user, legal teams, judges, magistrates and probation to name a few of people and organisations that work in courts to get the best health outcome for the individuals.
Main duties of the job
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for experienced practitioners with criminal justice interest to work in the Black Country's Health & Justice Service. You would be expected to work in both Crown and Magistrates Courts across the Black Country. This will include providing high quality assessments and support of people attending both Crown and Magistrates Courts. The unique service is delivered to people of all ages, with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc.
This exciting service is currently funded by NHS England and is delivered by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicants must be experienced in risk assessment, highly motivated and someone who is looking for a new challenge and have the skills to make a difference. Applicants must be RMN, RNLD or social worker qualified and have experience in working with service users with complex needs.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health & Justice Practitioners are based within the 4 Black Country Courts (Wolverhampton Crown Court and Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton Magistrates Courts) in order to offer screening, assessments, arrange support and liaise with the professionals within the criminal justice system in order to assist with sentencing decisions and ensure the best outcomes for individuals.
You have access to daily lists of remanded individuals due to appear in Court. Health systems are checked in order to provide information to the Courts and also triage and identify those who may have vulnerabilities which would meet the eligibility criteria for the Health & Justice Service. Those individuals are then offered assessments which take into account a range of social, physical and emotional needs. You will make onward referrals to services which are required to meet individuals needs identified from the assessment. You will also need to consider whether informal admission to hospital or requests for Mental Health Act assessments are required to divert people from the Criminal Justice System.
The Court Health & Justice Practitioner ensures that all relevant agencies are informed of needs and risks for individuals involved in the Court process. This includes liaising with Solicitors, Court Clerks, Magistrates, Judges, Crown Prosecution Service, Probation Officers and any other related professionals. This is an essential part of the role to ensure that the most appropriate outcomes are achieved for vulnerable people. You may be invited into Court to share information during hearings where applicable or may be required to complete Court reports for future hearings.
You will be the point of contact for professionals based in Court and will provide background information to other agencies when required. This includes sharing of information with the Probation Service in order to assist with Pre-sentencing reports or to assist with decision making regarding potential sentencing decisions such as Alcohol/Drug/Mental Health Treatment Requirements.
You are an essential member of the Court who can provide advice, support and information to other agencies to increase awareness and understanding of mental health, social inequalities and ensuring that the best possible outcomes are achieved to reduce recidivism and injustice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health & Justice Practitioners are based within the 4 Black Country Courts (Wolverhampton Crown Court and Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton Magistrates Courts) in order to offer screening, assessments, arrange support and liaise with the professionals within the criminal justice system in order to assist with sentencing decisions and ensure the best outcomes for individuals.
You have access to daily lists of remanded individuals due to appear in Court. Health systems are checked in order to provide information to the Courts and also triage and identify those who may have vulnerabilities which would meet the eligibility criteria for the Health & Justice Service. Those individuals are then offered assessments which take into account a range of social, physical and emotional needs. You will make onward referrals to services which are required to meet individuals needs identified from the assessment. You will also need to consider whether informal admission to hospital or requests for Mental Health Act assessments are required to divert people from the Criminal Justice System.
The Court Health & Justice Practitioner ensures that all relevant agencies are informed of needs and risks for individuals involved in the Court process. This includes liaising with Solicitors, Court Clerks, Magistrates, Judges, Crown Prosecution Service, Probation Officers and any other related professionals. This is an essential part of the role to ensure that the most appropriate outcomes are achieved for vulnerable people. You may be invited into Court to share information during hearings where applicable or may be required to complete Court reports for future hearings.
You will be the point of contact for professionals based in Court and will provide background information to other agencies when required. This includes sharing of information with the Probation Service in order to assist with Pre-sentencing reports or to assist with decision making regarding potential sentencing decisions such as Alcohol/Drug/Mental Health Treatment Requirements.
You are an essential member of the Court who can provide advice, support and information to other agencies to increase awareness and understanding of mental health, social inequalities and ensuring that the best possible outcomes are achieved to reduce recidivism and injustice.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered mental health Nurse on NMC Register
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
- Registered Mentor
- Registered with a professional body (OT, SALT, SW)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Leadership qualification / existing accreditation relating to Practice Educator / Work Based Supervisor / AMHP
Essential
Essential
- Conforms to NMC requirements
Desirable
- Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disabilities, Older Adults
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered mental health Nurse on NMC Register
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
- Registered Mentor
- Registered with a professional body (OT, SALT, SW)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Leadership qualification / existing accreditation relating to Practice Educator / Work Based Supervisor / AMHP
Essential
Essential
- Conforms to NMC requirements
Desirable
- Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disabilities, Older Adults
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
