Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Specialist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive pay and pensions

Flexible working options

Career development programmes

Car lease

Keyworker housing on selected sites

NHS discounts

Career pathways to senior clinical/prt

Descripción de la vacante

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to support individuals in the criminal justice pathway within police custody and court settings. The role involves early intervention and working with adults and young people in a busy, dynamic environment.

The post focuses on on-site work within Anglia and London custody and court pathways, with opportunities to contribute to safeguarding and mental health act processes, while collaborating with

Responsabilidades

• Proactive screening of cases in police custody or at court.
• On-the-day triaging and assessment - including full mental state examinations, risk assessment and gathering of background history for individuals presenting with a wide variety of established or suspected needs.
• Responding to detainees who present with urgent and non-urgent clinical issues with appropriate interventions. Interventions may include onward referrals for a Mental Health Act assessment, advice, signposting or making onward referrals into primary, secondary or voluntary care agencies.
• Providing advice, information and support to custody/court personnel.
• Provision of written assessment summaries to police, court and other relevant agencies in the criminal justice pathway.
• Liaising with CAMHS, YOT practitioners or other relevant agencies whilst screening young people.
• Recording data for regular auditing and evaluation.

Descripción del empleo

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to support individuals in the criminal justice pathway within police custody and court settings. The role involves early intervention and working with adults and young people in a busy, dynamic environment.

The post focuses on on-site work within Anglia and London custody and court pathways, with opportunities to contribute to safeguarding and mental health act processes, while collaborating with