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Position Overview
Are you seeking a role that allows you to expand your professional expertise? Do you desire a position that is both unique and dynamic, where each day presents new challenges? Are you passionate about making a significant impact on individuals' lives?
If you have a keen interest in supporting individuals involved with the Criminal Justice System, this opportunity may be ideal for you.
If you are not yet prepared for a Band 6 position but aspire to develop into one within the next 6 to 12 months, we encourage you to apply. We offer support to help you achieve a Band 6 role following a successful induction and training period.
You will be a qualified professional, such as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with a focus on Mental Health.
LaDS is a comprehensive service catering to individuals of all ages and vulnerabilities, operating within Police Custody Suites and Courts in the designated area. Our assessment service collaborates closely with law enforcement and other Criminal Justice System professionals to ensure effective pathways for individuals in custody who may be vulnerable or experiencing mental health challenges.
Our work involves engaging with service users facing a variety of vulnerabilities, requiring you to confidently assess diverse needs in potentially challenging situations. You must be equipped to support individuals undergoing mental health crises, learning disabilities, substance misuse, and extreme emotional distress.
Key Responsibilities
The primary objective of this role is to facilitate the following:
- Enhanced communication through collaborative efforts
- Increased police confidence in managing individuals with mental health concerns
- Quicker responses to address mental health issues
- Improved information sharing among agencies
- Better patient outcomes and experiences
- Strengthened working relationships between law enforcement and health services
- Direct access to mental health services
About Our Organization
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organization with over 5,000 dedicated professionals delivering both inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services across various locations to a significant population in the region.
Our exceptional team promotes mental health and well-being. The expertise and resources within AWP are committed to a person-centered approach for those utilizing our services and for all employees. We understand that satisfied and engaged employees provide superior care.
At AWP, we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds; we particularly welcome candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and knowledge that diverse candidates bring to AWP, as diversity strengthens our organization.
Job Duties
Core Responsibilities
Key Result Areas
- Attend Court to conduct mental health assessments, provide guidance, and identify appropriate care pathways for individuals with identified mental health needs.
- Deliver timely written information to the Court regarding individuals to inform case disposal.
- Prepare comprehensive health and social circumstance reports as required within specified timeframes.
- Collaborate closely with all referring agencies within the Court, serving as a primary contact for health-related matters.
- Address the Court in person when necessary to advise on case disposal and care pathways.
- Refer individuals to suitable services based on their identified needs.
- Make recommendations to the Court regarding the involvement of the criminal justice system or potential diversion.
- Develop a solid understanding of the Mental Health Act in relation to the Courts and the criminal justice system.
- Facilitate Mental Health Act assessments at the Court when diversion is indicated, in collaboration with AWP Assessment teams.
- Refer to prison mental health teams when custody is indicated, ensuring appropriate information is shared along the care pathway.
- Provide specialized advice and services to Probation and custody suites as needed.
- Supply mental health information to Probation for the formulation of pre-sentence reports when a potential mental health need is identified.
- Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse group of service users.
- Work independently, managing your time according to delegated responsibilities and taking accountability for your professional practice.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the Integrated Care Programme Approach (ICPA), including the ability to formulate risk assessments and management plans.
- Provide formal and informal clinical supervision to junior staff, students, and mental health workers as appropriate and in agreement with the team manager.
- Support the efficient operation of the team, including covering for the Team Manager in their absence as required.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear rationale and interest in working within the custody and court environment.
- Ability to travel across a wide geographical area with limited public transport access.
- Exhibits self-awareness and emotional resilience when faced with challenging situations.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a mental health practitioner with relevant professional qualifications.
- Current registration with NMC or HCPC without restrictions.
- Experience working with individuals with complex and diverse needs, including enduring mental health conditions and dual diagnosis.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualifying clinical experience across various settings.
- Demonstrates substantial experience in assessing and managing complex cases.
Desirable
- Experience within the criminal justice system.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to manage a personal caseload and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Capability to conduct assessments requiring sustained concentration in high-pressure situations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced understanding of relevant legal frameworks.
- Clear knowledge of the issues and statutory processes involved.
