Custody Mental Health Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

West London NHS Trust; Acton Bridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust in Acton/West London area is seeking a Band 6 Police Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to operate within Metropolitan Police custody suites. You will conduct mental state and risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate diversion to appropriate services, while maintaining high-quality documentation.

The role centers on autonomous decision-making, clinical judgement and collaboration with police and health partners to support individuals at the point of arrest.

Qualifications

• Experienced mental health professionals with interest in health and justice.
• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical judgments under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out same-day mental state and risk assessments within police custody.
• Gather collateral information from health records and partner agencies.
• Advise custody staff and work with police and partner organisations.
• Divert individuals into appropriate health, social care or third-sector services where indicated.
• Complete high-quality clinical documentation, data collection and reports for courts.

Job description

West London NHS Trust in Acton/West London area is seeking a Band 6 Police Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to operate within Metropolitan Police custody suites. You will conduct mental state and risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate diversion to appropriate services, while maintaining high-quality documentation.

The role centers on autonomous decision-making, clinical judgement and collaboration with police and health partners to support individuals at the point of arrest.