Job summary
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We're looking for a qualified Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Health Visitor to join our Liaison and Diversion team as our first ever Twilight Shift Practitioner.
You're an enthusiastic, experienced, and registered health/social care professional with an interest in health and justice and a passion for supporting people in police custody or court. Previous experience in criminal justice and offender health is desirable, but not essential.
With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending. We're an award-winning team, including the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year', hold the 'Gold Award for Lived Experience Charter by Career Matters' and 'Women' categories, commendations from Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary and Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year'.
Main duties of the job
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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. 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.
2. Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
3. Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans considering health and criminal justice outcomes
4. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to multiple sites across Thames Valley as required.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. 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.
2. Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
3. Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans considering health and criminal justice outcomes
4. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to multiple sites across Thames Valley as required.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A professional qualification at diploma, post graduate & degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Health Visitor with the necessary experience
- Hold current registration with pertinent body (RMN, SW, HCPC, SCHN)
- Evidence of post registration training and development
Desirable
- Practice Assessor / 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
- Further evidence of professional development and training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
- Experience of organising and delivering clinical supervision, managing performance, breaches in policy & liaising closely with Human Resources
- Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans taking into account health and criminal justice outcomes
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking Initial Findings Reports, fact finding exercises and associated report writing
- Experience of operating across Criminal Justice & Health and reconciling both systems when planning onward support for vulnerable individuals
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
Desirable
- Understanding of the theories underpinning the concept of recovery and the wider determinants of health
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to multiple sites across Thames Valley as required.
- In addition to DBS there is additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role - therefore three years residency in UK is required to be eligible for vetting.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A professional qualification at diploma, post graduate & degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Health Visitor with the necessary experience
- Hold current registration with pertinent body (RMN, SW, HCPC, SCHN)
- Evidence of post registration training and development
Desirable
- Practice Assessor / 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
- Further evidence of professional development and training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.
- Experience of organising and delivering clinical supervision, managing performance, breaches in policy & liaising closely with Human Resources
- Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans taking into account health and criminal justice outcomes
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking Initial Findings Reports, fact finding exercises and associated report writing
- Experience of operating across Criminal Justice & Health and reconciling both systems when planning onward support for vulnerable individuals
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
Desirable
- Understanding of the theories underpinning the concept of recovery and the wider determinants of health
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to multiple sites across Thames Valley as required.
- In addition to DBS there is additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role - therefore three years residency in UK is required to be eligible for vetting.
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).
