Court Liaison & Diversion Clinician (Mental Health)

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave increasing with/

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified professional (MH/Learning Disabilities/Nurse, OT, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker) to join the Liaison and Diversion team. You will triage and assess needs within magistrates' court and provide information to police, court, and prison, with travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The role emphasizes patient outcomes in the criminal justice system, with a flexible working policy and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified MH nurse, LD nurse, OT, Health Visitor, PHN or SW.
• Experience in Liaison and Diversion or criminal justice settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage, screen and assess needs in magistrates court.
• Support police custody, court and prison with information.
• Travel across Hampshire and IOW to sites.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify care pathways.

Skills

Communication skills

Duty of care

Mental health assessment

Education

Nursing qualification (MH/LD)

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified professional (MH/Learning Disabilities/Nurse, OT, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker) to join the Liaison and Diversion team. You will triage and assess needs within magistrates' court and provide information to police, court, and prison, with travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The role emphasizes patient outcomes in the criminal justice system, with a flexible working policy and opportunities for