Liaison & Diversion Practitioner - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Practitioner - Basingstoke

We're looking for a qualified mental health nurse, Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health visitor or Social Worker to join our Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team.

You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and up to prison.

We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.

With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.

Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, 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.'

About the Job

To attend police custody suites and magistrates' courts and provide assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential health vulnerability has been identified.

To provide the police and court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal

To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health

To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

Our service operates in police custody from 9am - 9pm, 7 days a week using a combination of early shifts, late shifts and long days.

Our service does not operate at night. Any request for specific working patterns can be considered In line with our flexible working policy.

Work base:

You will work from within police custody suites within Southampton and across Hampshire.

Parking:

Parking is provided for staff at all sites.

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.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.

Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for this role:

A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitor or Social Work along with the relevant registration.

At least 18 months post registration experience.

Driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel to multiple sites across Hampshire as required.