Job summary
- Main area
- Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The service operates 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week)
- Job ref
- 263-SCG24-047-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Nicholas Hospital
- Town
- Gosforth
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion:
Due to service expansion into a fourth Northumbria Police custody suite, opportunities have arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion adult pathway, working with individuals in the criminal justice system.
This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
The role involves working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and Magistrates Courts.
The successful candidate will work within a 7 day rota (7am - 7pm) in police custody and court.
The successful candidate will work closely with other agencies in criminal justice, such as Police, Courts, Probation Services etc.
In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting.
CJLD is an NHS England contracted Liaison and Diversion service. Our current contract runs from April 2019 to March 2025. CNTW have registered our intent to bid for the next Liaison and Diversion contract starting April 2025. Applicants should be aware that all substantive posts in the service may be subject to TUPE pending outcome of this contract award.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment of adults within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring that their mental health, learning disability or other identified health or social needs are considered.
To ensure that all referrals, assessments, interventions and care delivery programmes are evidence based and in line with Trust guidelines, policies and best practice documents.
To ensure effective links with all Criminal Justice agencies and complementary support services, and to ensure that people access these services when required.
To ensure an assertive response to people presenting in the Criminal Justice System, who need a mental health assessment.
To provide professional and clinical direction to members of Magistrates Court, Court cell security officers, Police and all others involved in the Criminal Justice System.
To produce written assessment reports, action plans/recommendations to partner agencies within the criminal justice system.
To act as a focal point within the community and provide effective coordination and communication between those involved in the Criminal Justice system and mental health and social care, including supporting, informing and advising carers.
To act as liaison with local prisons regarding risks, vulnerabilities and suicide prevention of persons remanded or sentenced to custody.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with Criminal Justice System
- Experience of working in the community
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to travel to all areas of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear at short notice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience assessing and recording risk
- Experience of independent mental health, learning disability and/or neurodiversity assessment
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Arrianne Baugh-Crawford
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 246 7275
- Additional information
Michael Blakey - Specialist Clinical Lead
0191 246 7275
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