Liaison & Diversion Specialist Practitioner / Team Leader

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health service provider is seeking a Liaison and Diversion Deputy Team Leader/Specialist Practitioner. This role is vital for supporting vulnerable individuals within the justice system, ensuring they receive the necessary health and social care. The successful candidate will supervise staff and conduct triage assessments, making a significant impact in the lives of those facing challenges. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, this position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required clinical qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Career Breaks

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with experience in health and social care.
• Knowledge of working with vulnerable groups in the justice system.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision to Liaison & Diversion staff.
• Conduct triage assessments for individuals with complex needs.

Skills

Clinical Qualification

Health and Social Care Knowledge

Experience with Vulnerable Groups

Triage Assessment Skills

Education

Professional Registration

Job description

The Liaison & Diversion service operates an All Age (from age of criminal responsibility – 10yrs), all Vulnerability model based on the National Liaison & Diversion operating model produced by NHS England.

The Liaison and Diversion Deputy Team Leader/Specialist Practitioner is someone with a clinical qualification, experience, and knowledge of Health and Social care, with specialist knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable groups and those likely to be disadvantaged by their involvement in the justice system.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Team Manager, providing day-to-day supervision and support to the Liaison & Diversion Staff. They must be a professionally registered practitioner to work within the Criminal Justice Pathway, providing triage assessment of people with complex health, mental health, and social needs/vulnerabilities.

Liaison & Diversion is central to NHS England’s Health and Justice Programme. The service is continually developing and has expanded significantly over the past 5 to 10 years. It operates in almost every Police Custody Suite and Court in England, providing triage to identify unmet needs and vulnerabilities, and offering liaison, onward referral, and guidance for individuals involved with Criminal Justice Agencies, while informing key decision-makers.

Important: This role requires successful candidates to undergo Police NPPV Full Vetting, which is essential to fulfill the role.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance. Successful candidates will need to pay for their own DBS check, costing £50, deducted from the first three months’ salary.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

• Peter Haworth, L&D Team Manager
  Email: [e-mail]
  Tel: [phone]
• Pauline Fletcher, Deputy Team Leader
  Email: [e-mail]
  Tel: [phone]

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working to promote NHS employees’ health and wellbeing. We consider options such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to specify their preferences in their application and discuss during interviews.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Peter Haworth
  Job title: L&D Team Manager
  Email: [e-mail]
  Telephone: [phone]