Job summary
RMN/RNLD/RGN Social Work - Health and Justice Custody Team (Worthing Custody Suite - Sussex)
Why work in Police Custody? No doubt you will have seen many adverts telling you of the uniqueness of the role that they are offering you. However, working as a Health and Justice Practitioner within Liaison and Diversion is a job role as unique as you will find in the NHS.
You will be working with some of the most marginalised patients in society as they encounter Police Custody as part of their criminal justice journey. Working alongside the service user, Police, Crown Prosecution Services, Probation, Mental Health services and third sector agencies are some of the organisations that work in Police Custody to get the best health outcomes for our service users.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES: Please refer to the attached Job Description in summary:
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Practitioner with a criminal justice interest. The Sussex Health & Justice Service is based in Police Custody across the locality with this post based in Worthing.
The role includes providing high quality assessments and supporting people coming into contact with the criminal justice service. The unique service is delivered to people of all ages, with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, substance misuse, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc.
The successful applicants must be highly motivated and looking for a new challenge and possessing the skills to make a difference.POLICE CUSTODY WORKING:Key tasks include:
- Arranging appropriate support for services users and liaise with professionals within the criminal justice system.
- Completion of assessments within custody.
- Checking health records to aid triage and identify vulnerabilities.
- Onward referrals to services required to meet individual's needs.
- Ensuring all relevant agencies are informed of needs and risks for individuals.
- Point of contact for professionals based in Police Custody
- Work as part of a team with the freedom and ability to work independently.
- We welcome interested candidates to come and have an informal discussion with a member of the team.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, in summary:**Take responsibility for specialist assessment (within service specification) in Liaison and Diversion in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.
- To provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies.
- Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
- Assess patient's individual care needs, agree, and refer on to appropriate agencies.
- Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition.
- Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of process, as part of Health and Justice Service.
- Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.
- Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved.
- Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practice and participate in research and other projects as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, in summary:**Take responsibility for specialist assessment (within service specification) in Liaison and Diversion in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.
- To provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies.
- Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
- Assess patient's individual care needs, agree, and refer on to appropriate agencies.
- Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition.
- Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of process, as part of Health and Justice Service.
- Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.
- Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved.
- Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practice and participate in research and other projects as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse/General Nurse on NMC Register.
- Registered Social Worker.
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level.
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs.
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously.
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse/General Nurse on NMC Register.
- Registered Social Worker.
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level.
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs.
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously.
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines.
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).
