Forensic Liaison & Diversion Clinician

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner to work across court and police custody settings. The role involves assessing mental state, risk, and planning care pathways within the criminal justice context.

You will maintain presence on site, respond to referrals promptly, and collaborate with police, probation, courts, and health services. Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and safeguarding referrals is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Registered Mental Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body
• Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training.

Aufgaben

• Act as autonomous practitioner in court and police detention cells; assess mental state and risk and implement a care pathway.
• Maintain a presence on site during shift to respond to referrals.
• In absence of youth liaison and diversion worker, screen youths in custody and arrange onward referrals including safeguarding.
• Undertake full mental state assessment, risk assessment, and background history for individuals with complex needs in custody and court settings.
• Prepare accurate written reports following assessment to quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Psycho-social assessment

Risk assessment

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent working

Networking & liaison

Respect & dignity

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Ausbildung

RN Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Post-registration CPD

Forensic mental health qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner to work across court and police custody settings. The role involves assessing mental state, risk, and planning care pathways within the criminal justice context.

You will maintain presence on site, respond to referrals promptly, and collaborate with police, probation, courts, and health services. Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and safeguarding referrals is essential.