Liaison & Diversion Specialist Practitioner / Team Leader

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

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 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 individuals with complex health, mental health, and social needs/vulnerabilities.

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

Important: Successful candidates must undergo Police NPPV Full Vetting, which is essential for the role.

Note: The post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Successful applicants will need to pay for their DBS check (£50), which will be deducted from their first three months' salary.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:

• Peter Haworth, L&D Team Manager
  Email:
  Tel: 07415 732194
• Pauline Fletcher, Deputy Team Leader
  Email:
  Tel: 07973 770855

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust promotes flexible working arrangements, including term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to specify their preferences in the application and discuss options at interview.

For more information, visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Details about this vacancy are available in the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Monday, 12 May 2025.