Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Liaison & Diversion Practitioner Buckinghamshire Band 6 - 7 Developmental Clinician Role

This post is a band 6-7 developmental post, and therefore applicants may be appointed, at interview, at band 7 or at band 6 with a set of competencies then being completed in post to progress to band 7. Applicants may be appointed at band 7 with appropriate experience.

Band 6 - £32,306-£39,027 andBand 7 - £40,057-£45,839
- Do you think everyone under arrest is guilty of a crime?
- Or that all criminals should be locked up for as long as possible

If so, this is NOT the job for you.
- Do believe that a person’s health needs, and past experiences can be linked to their criminal offending?
- By identifying and reducing health needs can vulnerable people be supported to make positive changes and reduce the risk of reoffending

We’re looking for aqualified Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Workerto join ourLiaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in health and justice and a passion for supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody or court.

With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.
- To attend police custody suites and magistrates’ courts and provide assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential health vulnerability has been identified.
- To provide the police and court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal
- To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health
- To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload

**Work base**:
You will work within police custody suites in Buckinghamshire - Aylesbury custody, and in Berkshire which include Maidenhead and Loddon Valley. You may also be required to work from any of our sites in Thames Valley to meet service needs.

**The must haves for you to be considered for this role**:

- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in eitherMental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Workalong with relevant registration
- At least 18-months post registration experience
- Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to multiple sites across Berkshire as required

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carer’s.

**Some of the benefits of joining our team**:
Salary ranging fromBand 6- £32,306 - £39,027 toBand 7- £40,057- £45,839 per annum.

Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance.

Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff.

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.

Advanced IT enablement and support.

Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.

And so much more.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire manager if you have any questions or queries:
Mr Kit Walker

**Tel**:
07919112357