Job summary
Following an internal promotion and expansion of our offer to the Crown Courts, we are delighted to introduce this post based at Winchester Crown Court.
We're looking for a qualified Mental Health nurse, Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to join our Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team.
You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and up to prison.
We are a dynamic, people-centered team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.
With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.
Recognized with several awards, including Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police Commendations, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.
We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'
Main duties of the job
- You will lead and sustain a comprehensive Liaison & Diversion Service at Winchester Crown Court and input into local police custody suites and magistrates' courts across Hampshire.
- You will provide leadership support to colleagues in police custody suites and magistrates' courts. As well as ensuring assessments are undertaken, you'll provide advice and identify robust care pathways for people with a potential health vulnerability
- You will provide the police and court with written and verbal information about service users to inform decision making.
- You will work closely with key stakeholders within court and custody and be the first point of contact for any mental health concerns.
- Organising and managing your workload to meet deadlines.
About us
Hampshire Liaison and Diversion Service has been provided by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust since 2019. It is an award-winning service providing specialist and innovative care to a vulnerable and often overlooked section of society.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Advanced IT enablement
- Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseries
Work base:
You will work from Winchester Crown Court and there will be an expectation to travel across Hampshire as required.
Parking:
Parking is provided for staff at all sites across Hampshire
The must 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
- A licence holder with access to your own vehicle, who is willing to travel to sites across Hampshire as required.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Carrie Ord, Clinical and Operational Lead, carrie.ord@berkshire.nhs.uk or 07584382916 wholl be delighted to help.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and we can only accept applications from candidates who have right to work and, due to Police Vetting, have lived for the last 3 in the UK.
You can find out more about the service by visiting our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Advanced IT enablement
- Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseries
Work base:
You will work from Winchester Crown Court and there will be an expectation to travel across Hampshire as required.
Parking:
Parking is provided for staff at all sites across Hampshire
The must 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
- A licence holder with access to your own vehicle, who is willing to travel to sites across Hampshire as required.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Carrie Ord, Clinical and Operational Lead, carrie.ord@berkshire.nhs.uk or 07584382916 wholl be delighted to help.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and we can only accept applications from candidates who have right to work and, due to Police Vetting, have lived for the last 3 in the UK.
You can find out more about the service by visiting our website.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN/OT/SW
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
Previous Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of leading and managing teams in a mental health setting
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of developing practice
- Experience of working with criminal justice agencies
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven skills in written and oral communication with the capacity to convey complex information in a manner appropriate to the target audience
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances and information and make appropriate judgements, either from own initiative or consultation with colleagues as necessary
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and arrive at well thought out risk assessed decisions in a short period of time
- Able to understand psychological language and be able to interpret in relation to client care and in addition explain these concepts in easily understandable terms for clients and carers
- Ability to manage own time so that key tasks are prioritised, and work is carried out in a timely manner
- Ability to manage multiple referrals, screen, triage and assess according to need
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies
- Skills in comprehensive holistic systematic assessment
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Can maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice
- Car driver. Willingness to drive for work purposes
- To be I.T competent
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN/OT/SW
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
Previous Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of leading and managing teams in a mental health setting
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of developing practice
- Experience of working with criminal justice agencies
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven skills in written and oral communication with the capacity to convey complex information in a manner appropriate to the target audience
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances and information and make appropriate judgements, either from own initiative or consultation with colleagues as necessary
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and arrive at well thought out risk assessed decisions in a short period of time
- Able to understand psychological language and be able to interpret in relation to client care and in addition explain these concepts in easily understandable terms for clients and carers
- Ability to manage own time so that key tasks are prioritised, and work is carried out in a timely manner
- Ability to manage multiple referrals, screen, triage and assess according to need
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies
- Skills in comprehensive holistic systematic assessment
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Can maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice
- Car driver. Willingness to drive for work purposes
- To be I.T competent
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).
