Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Due to service expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager within Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion, working across both the Adult and Youth Pathways.
This is an opportunity to manage a unique service, covering the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
The role involves managing a team of staff working inside Northumbria Police Custody and Magistrates Courts.
Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion are an NHS England commissioned service with an excellent reputation nationally. We have just gone through the re-tender process and have been awarded the contract for a further six years from April '25.
The successful candidate will work primarily within core hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday; however, service demand may require flexibility with the working pattern.
The successful candidate will work closely with our NHS England Commissioning Team as well as other agencies within criminal justice, such as Police, Courts, and Probation Services.
In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential that the successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting.
Main Duties of the Job
Working within a complex population within the Criminal Justice System, this role would be ideal for someone with the following qualities and aspirations:
* Excellent skills in detailed risk assessment and risk management.
* Extensive experience of multi-agency working, leadership, and quality service improvement.
* Able to manage a complex and demanding diary.
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collective team both with internal and external partners.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload.
* Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision to clinical staff.
* Experience of service improvement.
* Experience working with the Criminal Justice System.
Skills and Competencies
* Evidence of leadership skills/delegation.
* Evidence of building and maintaining professional relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Education and Qualification
* First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g., Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, or other.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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