Job summary
Are you looking for a role that is unique and dynamic, where no two days are the same?
Do you have an interest in working with people within the criminal justice system? Do you relish a challenge and want the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives and health outcomes?
We are seeking to recruit a Band 6 practitioner to work within the Gloucestershire Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Service, based at the Montpellier Unit at Wotton Lawn in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity to join our long-established team covering all areas of the Criminal Justice Services in Gloucestershire.
We are an all age, all vulnerability service providing 7-day a week cover in Police Custody, as well as to a busy Magistrates Court and occasionally the Crown Court. You will also have the opportunity to offer support to those attending voluntary interviews with the police, as well as individuals who are being released from prison as part of our RECONNECT pathway. We support those who may be presenting with a range of vulnerabilities including mental health issues, learning disabilities and/or substance misuse issues, and liaise with a range of professionals in order to ensure the most effective care pathways and outcomes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to support the team and develop the service to meet the Specification laid out by NHS England.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to facilitate the following:
- Improved communication as a result of partnership working
- Improved police confidence in dealing with persons suffering with mental health issues
- Faster response to deal with those suffering from mental health problems
- Improved information sharing between agencies
- Improved patient outcomes and experience
- Improved working relationships between Police and Health Services
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
You will need to:
- Have a Professional Registration in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Work weekends and out of hours as required
- Have knowledge or experience of working with individuals who have been in contact with the criminal justice system
- Have experience in Childrens Mental Health Services, Adult Mental Health, Substance Misuse or Alcohol Services
- Have a strong desire to support us to develop this service in a rapidly changing climate
- Have an interest in recovery principles and techniques in a context of best practice
- Be willing to work within a challenging environment, and work with multiple criminal justice agencies
- Be able to engage in audit and evaluation.
- Be part of a team wishing to always improve the user experience of mental health services
There is a particular requirement to ensure that the team is able to provide services to all ages including children.
The preferred candidate will have to successfully undertake police vetting at NPPV Level 2.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
You will need to:
- Have a Professional Registration in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Work weekends and out of hours as required
- Have knowledge or experience of working with individuals who have been in contact with the criminal justice system
- Have experience in Childrens Mental Health Services, Adult Mental Health, Substance Misuse or Alcohol Services
- Have a strong desire to support us to develop this service in a rapidly changing climate
- Have an interest in recovery principles and techniques in a context of best practice
- Be willing to work within a challenging environment, and work with multiple criminal justice agencies
- Be able to engage in audit and evaluation.
- Be part of a team wishing to always improve the user experience of mental health services
There is a particular requirement to ensure that the team is able to provide services to all ages including children.
The preferred candidate will have to successfully undertake police vetting at NPPV Level 2.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Identifies a rationale/interest for wishing to work the custody/court setting
- Demonstrates significant experience in the assessment and risk management of complex cases.
- Experience of working with individuals with complex and diverse needs including enduring mental health needs and dual diagnosis
Desirable
- Experience of working within the criminal justice system
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a mental health practitioner with professional qualifications in a relevant field. Current registration with NMC or HCPC without restriction
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Identifies a rationale/interest for wishing to work the custody/court setting
- Demonstrates significant experience in the assessment and risk management of complex cases.
- Experience of working with individuals with complex and diverse needs including enduring mental health needs and dual diagnosis
Desirable
- Experience of working within the criminal justice system
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a mental health practitioner with professional qualifications in a relevant field. Current registration with NMC or HCPC without restriction
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
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
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).
