Mental Health Practitioner Lead

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom NHS Full time

We are recruiting for a Mental Health Practitioner Lead to join our Liaison and Diversion team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with police and court services to identify and address the health needs of vulnerable individuals.

The successful candidate will have a professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, with significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting.

A key aspect of this role is the ability to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans, and provide written and verbal information to inform decision-making. If you have a passion for improving health outcomes and reducing reoffending, we want to hear from you.

Job Description:

  • Identify and address the health needs of vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice system
  • Work closely with police and court services to provide timely and accurate information
  • Develop and implement risk management plans to achieve positive health and justice outcomes

Requirements:

  • Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work
  • Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community setting
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities


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