Forensic Mental Health Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled practitioner to work within the forensic mental health pathway across police stations and courts. You will assess and implement evidence-based interventions for service users in the Criminal Justice System, produce Court reports, support recovery in the community, and contribute to governance and multiagency collaboration.

The role requires specialist knowledge of forensic mental health, adherence to professional guidelines, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in vulnerable groups.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Experience facilitating assessments and formulating outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge on forensic mental health within the criminal justice system.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to professional guidelines.
• Collect data from assessments to inform service review and future provision.
• Produce documented clinical reports when required to support pathways to care.

Skills

Vulnerable groups

Autonomy

Assessment facilitation

Education

RMN/OT/Social Worker/Psychologist

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled practitioner to work within the forensic mental health pathway across police stations and courts. You will assess and implement evidence-based interventions for service users in the Criminal Justice System, produce Court reports, support recovery in the community, and contribute to governance and multiagency collaboration.

The role requires specialist knowledge of forensic mental health, adherence to professional guidelines, and the ability to