Liaison & Diversion Health Practitioner – Band 6

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in England is seeking a Health & Justice Band 6 Practitioner to conduct holistic assessments and provide support within the criminal justice system. The role involves working with various stakeholders, assessing individual needs, and offering recommendations to courts. Candidates must possess a relevant professional qualification and have expertise in mental health, substance misuse, and experience in the criminal justice sector. This position requires applicants to have lived in the UK for three years for police vetting purposes.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in nursing, social work, or a related field is required.
• Experience working within mental health services is essential.
• Knowledge of the rehabilitation of offenders and the Disclosure and Barring Service is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic health assessments within service specification.
• Provide recommendations to Crown or Magistrates Courts.
• Assess individual needs and refer to appropriate agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health issues

Specialist knowledge in substance misuse

Specialist knowledge in Autism

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Specialist knowledge in Personality Disorder

Experience of the Immigration System

Education

Professional recognised qualification (RMN, RGN, etc.)

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Job description

An NHS healthcare provider in England is seeking a Health & Justice Band 6 Practitioner to conduct holistic assessments and provide support within the criminal justice system. The role involves working with various stakeholders, assessing individual needs, and offering recommendations to courts. Candidates must possess a relevant professional qualification and have expertise in mental health, substance misuse, and experience in the criminal justice sector. This position requires applicants to have lived in the UK for three years for police vetting purposes.