Job summary
The team will liaise and work with all mental health, criminal justice agencies in raising awareness, undertaking assessments and facilitating appropriate care and supervision of mentally disordered people, both in the community and custodial environments.
This role will necessitate working rotational shift patterns across the three North Wales courts, police custodies and Joint Communications Centre, which will include unsocial hours.
Offer of employment is subject to clearance from enhanced DBS and Police vetting.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced practitioner, the post holder will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to provide an interface between police, health, substance misuse, social care, ambulance and criminal justice agencies to facilitate access to effective pathways that meets needs of the person in the least restrictive way. The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner capable of responding to people who will be experiencing emotional distress and/or deterioration in their mental health in a variety of settings utilising excellent risk assessment skills.
The team will liaise and work with all mental health, criminal justice agencies in raising awareness, undertaking assessments and facilitating appropriate care and supervision of mentally disordered people, both in the community and custodial environments.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualification and or knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification, RMN RNLD Dip SW
- Demonstrates substantial post-reg experience gained in range of frontline all age mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, criminal justice
- Evidence knowledge of mental health act 1983 (2017) and Mental capacity act
- Knowledge of mental health measure (2010) and the application
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience of working within criminal justice and emergency services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of people with mental disorders, mental illness and learning disability
- Significant post qualification experience in mental health and/or learning disability
- Experience of formulating risk assessments
- Ability to undertake high quality clinical assessment of need in a variety of settings including by telephone
- Ability to communicate complex information within short time scales
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with people who have encountered the criminal justice system
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate an commitment to multi-disciplinary working and a collaborative approach
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well-developed excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of interagency working
- Experience of attendance any multi-agency risk management forums
- Ability to communicate effectively through welsh medium
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to BCUHB values and principles
- Non-judgemental approach to practice, embracing inclusion and diversion in the equity of healthcare provision
Desirable
- awareness of the values reflected in supporting information
Person Specification
Qualification and or knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification, RMN RNLD Dip SW
- Demonstrates substantial post-reg experience gained in range of frontline all age mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, criminal justice
- Evidence knowledge of mental health act 1983 (2017) and Mental capacity act
- Knowledge of mental health measure (2010) and the application
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience of working within criminal justice and emergency services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of people with mental disorders, mental illness and learning disability
- Significant post qualification experience in mental health and/or learning disability
- Experience of formulating risk assessments
- Ability to undertake high quality clinical assessment of need in a variety of settings including by telephone
- Ability to communicate complex information within short time scales
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with people who have encountered the criminal justice system
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate an commitment to multi-disciplinary working and a collaborative approach
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well-developed excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of interagency working
- Experience of attendance any multi-agency risk management forums
- Ability to communicate effectively through welsh medium
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to BCUHB values and principles
- Non-judgemental approach to practice, embracing inclusion and diversion in the equity of healthcare provision
Desirable
- awareness of the values reflected in supporting 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).
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).
