Clinical Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for aClinical Liaison and Diversion Practitionerto join our team in Humberside.
This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £42,094 to £47,466. depending on experience
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Liaison & Diversion Practitioner you will:
* work autonomously in court and police custody suites, to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system
* assess for several identified health needs, create a clear individualised support plan
* prepare accurate written reports such as a court report following assessment in line with quality standard
* be responsible for the development of a support plan, based on the identified needs from assessment to ensure that we are contributing to the reducing reoffending strategy by helping to address any outstanding health and social needs of the service user
* work closely with partner agencies to ensure timeliness of information sharing with key stakeholders to ensure that pertinent and relevant information is given to inform decision making within the court and custody arena
* provide supervision and support to junior team members, providing clinical advice and support as required to support the ongoing assessment and support for our service users within our care.
You will support the Head of service and Clinical lead in the service development, governance and audit schedule to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality care is maintained
About us
Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients as they would like to be treated
* we act with integrity
* we strive to do things better together
Qualifications, experience and skills required:
* Qualified Registered Mental health Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body
* Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training.
* Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
* Awareness of psychosocial interventions available to service users
* Awareness of substance misuseservices and support available
Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for aClinical Liaison and Diversion Practitionerto join our team in Humberside.
This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £42,094 to £47,466. depending on experience
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£42,094 to £47,466 a year£42,094 to £47,466 depending on experience
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