Main area: Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: 2 years (Secondment or fixed term opportunity - please seek approval from your line manager before making a secondment application)
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref: 383-SPE-4621-24
Employer: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Andrews House
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa, pro-rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/11/2024 23:59
Liaison & Diversion Lead Practitioner Voluntary Attendance
NHS AfC: Band 6
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner with expertise in assessment and development of robust pathways for people across all vulnerabilities, including substance misuse, Intellectual Difficulties, Neurodiversity, children, and young people who have contact with the criminal justice process through a Police Voluntary Interview / attendance.
This vulnerable cohort requires the same level of service and support as is being provided for those detained in Police Custody for signposting and diversion options.
Please note, this post will require Police Vetting.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation will receive a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
1. To screen and offer a mental health and all vulnerability assessment to people who attend a Police Voluntary Interview and identify a robust care pathway and provide advice to Police regarding any potential vulnerability identified.
2. Attend police custody suites and magistrates’ courts and provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential mental health and or learning disability need has been identified.
3. To provide the police and court with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
4. To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the Police, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health.
5. To address the court in person when necessary in order to advise the court in the disposal, and care pathway of a particular case.
6. To refer to the appropriate team within DHCFT community mental health teams.
7. To make recommendations to Police, the Crown Prosecution Service or court, whether the criminal justice system remains involved, or diversion is indicated.
8. To build a good working knowledge of the mental health act in relation to the police, courts and the criminal justice system.
9. Where diversion is indicated, to facilitate mental health act assessments at the police station or court in conjunction with the DHCFT assessment teams.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person specification
Qualifications
* A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either mental health nursing, learning disability nursing, substance misuse or social work
* Hold current registration with pertinent body
* Learning and Assessing in the Practice Environment or equivalent teaching qualification.
Experience
* Experience with the Criminal Justice System
* Knowledge of the criminal justice process
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Deeann Whiteside
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: deeannwhiteside@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332 268490
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Telephone: 07900 135638
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