Job summary
Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion:
Due to service expansion into a fourth Northumbria Police custody suite, opportunities have arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion adult pathway, working with individuals in the criminal justice system.
This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
The role involves working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and Magistrates Courts.
The successful candidate will work within a 7 day rota (7am - 7pm) in police custody and court.
The successful candidate will work closely with other agencies in criminal justice, such as Police, Courts, Probation Services etc.
In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting.
CJLD is an NHS England contracted Liaison and Diversion service. Our current contract runs from April 2019 to March 2025. CNTW have registered our intent to bid for the next Liaison and Diversion contract starting April 2025. Applicants should be aware that all substantive posts in the service may be subject to TUPE pending outcome of this contract award.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment of adults within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring that their mental health, learning disability or other identified health or social needs are considered.
To ensure that all referrals, assessments, interventions and care delivery programmes are evidence based and in line with Trust guidelines, policies and best practice documents.
To ensure effective links with all Criminal Justice agencies and complementary support services, and to ensure that people access these services when required.
To ensure an assertive response to people presenting in the Criminal Justice System, who need a mental health assessment.
To provide professional and clinical direction to members of Magistrates Court, Court cell security officers, Police and all others involved in the Criminal Justice System.
To produce written assessment reports, action plans/recommendations to partner agencies within the criminal justice system.
To act as a focal point within the community and provide effective coordination and communication between those involved in the Criminal Justice system and mental health and social care, including supporting, informing and advising carers.
To act as liaison with local prisons regarding risks, vulnerabilities and suicide prevention of persons remanded or sentenced to custody.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Experience working with Criminal Justice System
- Experience of working in the community
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to all areas of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear at short notice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience assessing and recording risk
- Experience of independent mental health, learning disability and/or neurodiversity assessment
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Experience working with Criminal Justice System
- Experience of working in the community
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to all areas of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear at short notice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience assessing and recording risk
- Experience of independent mental health, learning disability and/or neurodiversity assessment
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
