Role Overview
We’re looking for a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they move through police custody, court and prison.
Who We Are
We are a dynamic, people‑centred team committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending. Recognised with a number of 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 achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating in our latest CQC inspection.
Key Responsibilities
* Triage, screen and assess needs within police stations, custody suites, prison, community settings and magistrates’ courts and provide assessments, advice and robust care pathways for individuals where a potential vulnerability has been identified.
* Provide the police, court and prison with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
* Work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court, probation and prison, acting as a single point of contact for health.
* Work autonomously, organising and managing own time according to delegated workload.
Working Pattern & Service Operating Hours
Our service operates in police custody from 7 am–8 pm, 7 days a week and in court from 9 am–5 pm, 5 days a week. Work hours are 09:00–17:00 based within Oxford Crown Court. Travel across Thames Valley sites is expected; some sites are not accessible by public transport. Requests for specific working patterns can be considered in line with our flexible working policy.
Work Base
You will work within Crown Court in Oxford and across Thames Valley when required.
Values and Environment
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, including the opportunity to buy and sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme, including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
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