Criminal Justice Liaison Practitioner - Caerleon, United Kingdom - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Caerleon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the criminal justice liaison service for a skilled practitioner.

The post holder will need to be an independent practitioner providing Specialist Forensic Mental Health Care, within a define geographical area within Gwent, which ensures the early identification of people with mental health problems who are detained in police custody or who are awaiting a court appearance.

the practitioner will be expected to provide specialist psychiatric advice and assessment within the Criminal Justice System; identifying and quantifying the needs of mentally disordered offenders; act as an 'expert witness' to the courts and provide guidance to magistrates regarding treatment options or recommendations for custody sentencing.

Where the individual is known to services, they will provide appropriate information and liaison. Often assessments will need to be made within tight timescales and under difficult conditions.

A key component of the process will be the independent assessment of risk in the context of options available to Magistrates.

The post holder will ensure that their service delivery is of a high professional standard that is in line with Health Board policies and procedures.

To develop and maintain professional links with other agencies and work in collaboration with users, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies.

To continue to maintain effective working relationships and referral procedures with magistrate's clerks, hospital services, police, social services, probation service and prison services.

To continue monitoring an accurate system of record keeping of those with mental health problems within the Criminal Justice System.

To regularly undertake clinical supervision with a named supervisor in order to maintain and improve standards of care, developing a high level of therapeutic use of self to support the therapeutic goals of social recovery.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.

Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.

This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.

Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.