Job summary
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Liaison and Diversion Service (L&D) is looking for a new Youth Lead Practitioner to be based within Portsmouth Police custody - focusing on working with young people who have been suspected of committing a criminal offence.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice, and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing.
We value our employees and put people first. As a Global Digital Exemplar, we will provide you with an excellent working environment that has just been recognised as having an "Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection.
Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.
We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.
Main duties of the job
- You will be responsible for leading, developing and sustaining the Children and Young People Pathway for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight L&D Service.
- From your base in Portsmouth Police Custody, you will be establishing this specialist pathway across Police custody suites and Courts, as well as any other related pathways where our young people may be.
- You will work with your equivalent who is based in Southampton, to provide oversight and outreach for youths across Hampshire, and you will provide expert support to our colleagues on the Isle of Wight.
- You will be supported by an experienced, progressive, friendly, and compassionate team of professionals. You'll work to an agreed framework and project plan, which is informed by the national L&D specification.
- You will be working with young people who are in the criminal justice system and expected to deal with complex, sensitive, or contentious cases requiring negotiation, persuasive and discernment skills.
- A confident role model demonstrating high standards of professional conduct, you will offer specialist advice to the Police, Courts, and Youth Offending Teams as appropriate, offering assessments, liaison and advice in order to identify care pathways for young people. You will provide written information as required to external partners.
- With excellent communication skills, you will be emotionally resilient, confident discussing complex and sensitive information in a clear and empathetic manner
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:o Caring for and about you is our top priorityo Committed to providing good quality, safe serviceso Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:o Flexible working options to support work-life balance.o 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sello Generous NHS pension schemeo Excellent learning and career development opportunitieso 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing schemeo Access to a range of wellbeing tools and serviceso Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantso Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equalityo Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.o Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered professional with a degree level or equivalent qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, social work, Health Visitor (SCPHN) & RSCN (with appropriate youth experience) and with at least 3 years post qualification experience and have a keen interest in criminal justice and offender health.
- Happy with flexibility, you will have access to your own car and will travel to multiple and varied locations.
- You will have experience of working autonomously and managing priorities whilst delivering a service objective.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Carrie Ord, Clinical and Operational Lead, carrie.ord@berkshire.nhs.uk or 07584382916 wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered professional with a degree level or equivalent qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, social work, Health Visitor (SCPHN) & RSCN (with appropriate youth experience) and with at least 3 years post qualification experience and have a keen interest in criminal justice and offender health.
- Happy with flexibility, you will have access to your own car and will travel to multiple and varied locations.
- You will have experience of working autonomously and managing priorities whilst delivering a service objective.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Carrie Ord, Clinical and Operational Lead, carrie.ord@berkshire.nhs.uk or 07584382916 wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health nursing, Health Visitor (SCPHN), Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapist, Social Work or Psychology, RSCN (with appropriate Youth experience)
- Must hold current registration with pertinent registered body (RMN, SW, SALT, OT, BPS, SCPHN)
- Evidence of post registration training and development
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification. Teaching qualification.
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 working with children and young people
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of developing practice
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
Desirable
- To be able contribute to the audit process
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
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health nursing, Health Visitor (SCPHN), Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapist, Social Work or Psychology, RSCN (with appropriate Youth experience)
- Must hold current registration with pertinent registered body (RMN, SW, SALT, OT, BPS, SCPHN)
- Evidence of post registration training and development
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification. Teaching qualification.
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 working with children and young people
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of developing practice
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
Desirable
- To be able contribute to the audit process
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).
