Crown Court Practitioner

Are you outgoing, hard working, self motivated and ambitious with an interest with helping people in the criminal justice system? If so, we have the perfect job for you

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Speech and Language Therapist to join the Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Team (CJLD) to set up and run a new service in Bournemouth Crown Court.

The CJLD Service supports people with mental health and substance misuse issues, learning disabilities and other vulnerabilities who are going through the criminal justice system. The Service aims to improve their overall health outcomes and support them in the reduction of re-offending, identify vulnerabilities that could lead to crisis point and ensure the right support can be put in place.

This award winning service has been operating in police custody and Magistrates’ Courts for 9 years and has recently expanded to include people invited to attend a voluntary interview and those being released from prison.

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Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info

We have been commissioned to supply the same excellent service in Crown Court. As an experienced and pro-active mental health clinician, working closely with the Team’s Project Manager and colleagues in Court, you will plan and mobilise the new service, then act as the single point of contact for Judges, Probation, Court Officials, Police and the Prison Service. We never rest on our laurels so you will carry out regular quality improvement projects, to ensure new initiatives and changing service needs are met

Your excellent clinical skills will be used to assess defendants, then plan, implement and evaluate their care. You will provide clinical advice and support to colleagues and assist in the production of probation and medical reports

As a senior member of the CJLD Service, you will gather and analyse outcome data relating to KPIs and CQUINs, presenting this information to the commissioners and other partner agencies at regular board meetings, ensuring that performance targets are met. You will also be part of the CJLD management team providing strong and effective leadership to support and inspire colleagues to improve standards and develop professional practice.

Employment with the Service is dependent upon passing the Police vetting process. As this is a new role in an ever-developing environment we highly suggest you contact the service before applying.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.