Charge Nurse6

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the criminal justice system. The role involves conducting assessments and providing support for vulnerable individuals, alongside flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing support

27-33 days annual leave

Flexible and remote working options

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development and training

Discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification and registration required.
• Experience working with difficult-to-engage individuals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerable adults and young people in contact with the criminal justice system.
• Provide assessments and prepare reports for Courts.
• Support individuals to access mental health treatment services.

Skills

Engaging with service users

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Adaptability

Collaborative working

Education

Degree-level education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Job description

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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

Job Description:

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Job overview: Exciting Nursing or Social Worker Opportunity within the Health and Justice Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team achieving positive outcomes for service users of all ages who come into contact with the criminal justice system. The service is highly regarded by partner organisations and received national recognition when recently awarded the Howard League Liaison and Diversion Team of the Year award. Funded by NHS England, we have 3 teams, based at the Wakefield, Leeds and Bradford Police Stations and teams covering Leeds and Bradford Magistrates and Crown Courts. The All Age Liaison and Diversion Teams are multi agency teams working within the criminal justice system with the aim of:

• • Improving access to healthcare and support services
• • Reducing inequalities in health care provision
• • Improving decision making in the justice system
• • Reduce re offending

Main duties of the job: The role of Mental Health Practitioner involves identifying vulnerable adults and young people in contact with the criminal justice system, providing assessments, preparing reports for Courts, linking with mental health treatment providers, and supporting individuals to access support and treatment services. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical practice with people of all ages with various mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, and social vulnerabilities. We offer high-quality clinical supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.

Working for our organisation: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, providing specialist inpatient services in York and across the country. As a teaching trust, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research, and development. Benefits include employee wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working, the NHS Pension Scheme, career development, training, and discounts.

Applicants requiring a UK visa should note that the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust cannot offer employment without meeting sponsorship and visa requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: The role requires flexible working over 7 days, including evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will undergo police vetting prior to starting.

Person specification: Essential qualifications include a relevant professional qualification and registration (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurse or similar), degree-level education, and completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent. Experience should include engaging with service users and carers, working with difficult-to-engage individuals, and knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and Safeguarding. The candidate should be adaptable, collaborative, and demonstrate personal development.