Crown Court Liaison

6 days ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and IOW Liaison and Diversion are excited to be recruiting for a Crown Court Liaison and Diversion Practitionerto be based at Southampton Crown Court.

We're looking for a qualified Mental Health nurse, Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Practitioner Psychologist to join our team.

You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion for supporting service users who are navigating the Criminal Justice System.

We are an exciting and rapidly evolving service that prides ourselves in the work we do with vulnerable people accused of crimes, and the supportive and progressive team culture we have.

You will work with defendants to assess and identify need, care pathways and ensure decision makers have the appropriate information about the person, working collaboratively with a range of other professionals and stakeholders.

Recognized with several awards, including Hampshire Constabulary Commendations, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.

We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'

Main duties of the job

Police Vetting is part of the recruitment process and clearance is a requirement for this post.

You will lead and sustain a comprehensive Liaison & Diversion Service at Southampton Crown Court and have input into police custody suites and magistrates' courts across Hampshire.

You will provide leadership support to colleagues in police custody suites and magistrates' courts.

As well as ensuring assessments are undertaken, you'll provide advice and identify robust care pathways for people with a potential health vulnerability

You will provide the police and court with written and verbal information about service users to inform decision making.

You will work closely with key stakeholders within court and custody.

Organising and managing your workload to meet deadlines.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Job description

Job responsibilities

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

A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Practitioner Psychologist along with relevant registration(NMC, HCPC) At least 3 Years post registration experience A licence holder with access to your own vehicle, who is willing to travel to sites across Hampshire as required.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

RMN/OT/SW/Prac Psychologist Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Teaching/mentoring qualification Leadership training

Previous Experience

Essential

3 years post registration experience

Desirable

Experience of leading and managing teams in a mental health setting Experience of working with criminal justice agencies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

Proven skills in written and oral communication with the capacity to convey complex information in a manner appropriate to the target audience

Additional Requirements

Essential

Can maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice Car driver. Willingness to drive for work purposes To be competent

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