Job summary Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion: Due to service expansion into a fourth Northumbria Police custody suite, opportunities have arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion youth pathway, working with individuals in the criminal justice system. This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The role involves working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and community. The successful candidate will work within a 7 day rota (8am - 6pm) in police custody and community. The successful candidate will work closely with other agencies in criminal justice, such as Police, Courts, Childrens Services etc. In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting. CJLD is an NHS England contracted Liaison and Diversion service. In 2024 we weresuccessful in renewing our contract with NHS England and our current contract runsfrom April 2025 for 4 plus 2 years. Main duties of the job To provide assessment of Children & Young People within the Criminal JusticeSystem, ensuring any health, learning disability or other identified health,developmental or social needs are considered. To ensure that all referrals, assessments, interventions and care delivery programmes are evidence based and in line with Trust guidelines, policies and best practice documents. To ensure effective links with all Criminal Justice agencies and complementary support services, and to ensure that people access these services when required. To ensure an assertive response to people presenting in the Criminal Justice System, who need a mental health assessment. To provide professional and clinical direction to members of Magistrates Court, Court cell security officers, Police and all others involved in the Criminal Justice System. To produce written assessment reports, action plans/recommendations to partner agencies within the criminal justice system. To act as a focal point within the community and provide effective coordination and communication between those involved in the Criminal Justice system and mental health and social care, including supporting, informing and advising carers. To act as liaison with Young Offender Institutions, Secure Training Centres andSecure Childrens Homes regarding risks, vulnerabilities and suicide prevention ofpersons remanded or sentenced to custody. 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. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG24-053-AB-A Job locations St Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road Gosforth NE3 3XT Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th January 2025 Closing date : 3rd February 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th January 2025 Closing date : 3rd February 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Experience working with Criminal Justice System Experience of working in the community Additional Requirements Essential Able to travel to all areas of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear at short notice Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience assessing and recording risk Experience of independent mental health, learning disability and/or neurodiversity assessment Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Experience working with Criminal Justice System Experience of working in the community Additional Requirements Essential Able to travel to all areas of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear at short notice Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience assessing and recording risk Experience of independent mental health, learning disability and/or neurodiversity assessment Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road Gosforth NE3 3XT Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)