Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

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Job summary

Buckinghamshire Liaison & Diversion Practitioner - Band 7

  • Do you think everyone under arrest is guilty of a crime?
  • Or that all criminals should be locked up for as long as possible?

If so, this is NOT the job for you.

  • Do you believe that a person's health needs, and past experiences can be linked to their criminal offending?
  • By identifying and reducing health needs, can vulnerable people be supported to make positive changes and reduce the risk of reoffending?

We're looking for a qualified Mental Health/Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team.

Main duties of the job

  • To attend police custody suites and magistrates' courts and provide assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential health vulnerability has been identified.
  • To provide the police and court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal

Work base:You will work within police custody suites in Aylesbury custody. You may also be required to work from any of our sites in Thames Valley to meet service needs.

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work along with relevant registration.
  • At least 18-months post registration experience
  • Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to multiple sites across Berkshire as required.

About us

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:

  • Salary ranging from Band 7 - £45,573 - £52,067, Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance.
  • Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
  • Advanced IT enablement and support.
  • Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
  • And so much more.

Please note:

  • We may close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high number of applications we receive for some of our vacancies.
  • Previous applicants need not apply.
  • The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-MHW1416

Job locations

Liaison and Diversion Service - Bucks

23A Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapist, Social Work, Psychological Therapist or Health Visitor with the necessary experience
  • Hold current registration with pertinent body (RMN, SW, SALT, OT, BPS)

Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration training and development
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of modern mental health services; social inclusion, recovery, service user involvement, carer support

Desirable

  • Further evidence of professional development and training

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Ability to integrate theory and practice to an enhanced level with the responsibility for delivery of care
  • Ability to work and communicate across multiple agencies and professions.
  • Able to assess and manage risk.
  • Ability to work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and problem solve
  • Ability to work as part a team

Desirable

  • Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent in a community setting.
  • Training / presentation skills
  • Ability to teach junior staff and students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • An ability to work under pressure
  • Collaborative approach to client care
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
  • Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
  • Understanding of the theories underpinning the concept of recovery and the wider determinants of health
  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to use IT systems to undertake practitioner duties.
  • Professional in approach, manner and appearance.
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
  • Car owner / driver
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapist, Social Work, Psychological Therapist or Health Visitor with the necessary experience
  • Hold current registration with pertinent body (RMN, SW, SALT, OT, BPS)

Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration training and development
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of modern mental health services; social inclusion, recovery, service user involvement, carer support

Desirable

  • Further evidence of professional development and training

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Ability to integrate theory and practice to an enhanced level with the responsibility for delivery of care
  • Ability to work and communicate across multiple agencies and professions.
  • Able to assess and manage risk.
  • Ability to work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and problem solve
  • Ability to work as part a team

Desirable

  • Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent in a community setting.
  • Training / presentation skills
  • Ability to teach junior staff and students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • An ability to work under pressure
  • Collaborative approach to client care
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
  • Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
  • Understanding of the theories underpinning the concept of recovery and the wider determinants of health
  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to use IT systems to undertake practitioner duties.
  • Professional in approach, manner and appearance.
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
  • Car owner / driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Liaison and Diversion Service - Bucks

23A Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NT


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Liaison and Diversion Service - Bucks

23A Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NT


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Victoria Lattimore

victoria.lattimore@berkshire.nhs.uk

07929184950

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-MHW1416

Job locations

Liaison and Diversion Service - Bucks

23A Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NT


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