Mental Health Custody Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a registered health or social care professional for a full-time role at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre. The position requires experience in mental health, providing triage assessments for detainees. The role offers benefits such as an NHS pension, training programs, and career progression. Ideal applicants will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work across various locations. Training will be provided for those new to the criminal justice environment.

Benefits

NHS pension

Comprehensive in house & external training programmes

Career progression

Annual leave increasing to 33 days

Staff physio service

Gym membership

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience working in a mental health setting.
• Ability to complete triage assessments.
• Capacity to work varied shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic triage assessments for detainees.
• Work closely with police and support offender pathways.
• Provide training and knowledge development.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to challenge and motivate

Experience in mental health settings

Education

Registered RMN, RLDN, OT or Social Worker

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a registered health or social care professional for a full-time role at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre. The position requires experience in mental health, providing triage assessments for detainees. The role offers benefits such as an NHS pension, training programs, and career progression. Ideal applicants will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work across various locations. Training will be provided for those new to the criminal justice environment.