Liaison & Diversion Practitioner – Isle of Wight
We’re looking for a registered Mental Health nurse, Learning Disability nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Health Visitor or Speech & Language Therapist with the necessary experience to join our Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion for supporting service users through police custody, court, and up to prison.
We are a dynamic, people-centred team committed to improving health outcomes for individuals in the criminal justice system. Our service has a reputation for excellence, focusing on improving client health, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.
Recognised with awards including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare ‘Team of the Year’, and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform ‘Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year’. We value our employees and prioritize people. Our latest CQC inspection rated us as ‘Outstanding’, highlighting our positive culture and supportive environment.
About The Job
1. Attend police custody suites and magistrates’ courts to provide assessments, advice, and identify care pathways for individuals with potential health vulnerabilities.
2. Provide timely written and verbal information to police and court to inform disposal decisions.
3. Build links and work closely with referring agencies within custody, court, and probation, acting as a single point of contact for health.
4. Work autonomously, organizing and managing your own workload according to delegated tasks.
Working Pattern & Service Operating Hours
Our service operates in police custody from 0900-1700, 7 days a week, year-round, including two weekends per month. Night shifts are not part of the current service. Flexible working requests can be considered under our policy.
Work Base
Primarily based at Newport Police Station and Newport Magistrates Court.
Parking
Parking is provided at all sites.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are a specialist mental health and community health services trust rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We are committed to providing high-quality care in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Our Values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Providing safe, high-quality services
* Working together to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
* Flexible working options
* 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus buy/sell options
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes
* Wellbeing tools and services
* Retail and restaurant discounts
* Staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Jessica Hillman
Job Title: Clinical and Operational Lead
Email: Jessica.HIllman@berkshire.nhs.uk
Phone: 0300 123 5066
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