Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Band 6 practitioner to work within the Gloucestershire Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Service, based at the Montpellier Unit at Wotton Lawn in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity to join our long established team covering all areas of the Criminal Justice Services in Gloucestershire.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to support the team and develop the service to meet the Specification laid out by NHS England.
The service runs a 7 day embedded service in Police Custody, as well as to a busy Magistrates Court. We are also in the process of developing a service for those individuals attending for police voluntary interviews.
You will help develop links with other agencies both public sector and independent in ensuring the clients seen receive the best possible service.
Hours per week - 37.5
Closing date: 31.05.2022
The preferred candidate will have to successfully undertake police vetting at NPPV Level 2.
Main duties of the job
You will need to
- Have a Professional Registration in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Work weekends and out of hours as required
- Have experience working with individuals who have been in contact with the criminal justice system
- Have experience in Children's Mental Health Services, Adult Mental Health, Substance Misuse or Alcohol Services
- Have a strong desire to support us to develop this service in a rapidly changing climate
- Have an interest in recovery principles and techniques in a context of best practice
- Be willing to work within a challenging environment, and work with multiple criminal justice agencies
- Be able to engage in audit and evaluation.
- Be part of a team wishing to always improve the user experience of mental health services
There is a particular requirement to ensure that the team is able to provide services to all ages including children.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.
Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.
Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional Registration in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy (Registered with NMC or HCPC)
- Evidence of formal post registration learning Formal teaching and assessing course
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in mental health or related area
- Experience of working within community setting
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Working knowledge of recovering approach and social inclusion
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Experience of providing short term evidence-based interventions e.g. CBT, Brief solution focussed therapy.
- Having experience in the Criminal Justice System
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, Child Protection legislation and other policy related to mental health
- Extensive skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment
- Knowledge of Socially disadvantaged family issues
- Knowledge of Child care / protection issuesEssential Application form/ Interview
- Knowledge of Child care / protection issuesEssentialApplication form/ Interview
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions with service users in an all phases of mental illness
- Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs
- Competent in the Care Programme Approach and associated countywide risk procedures
- Experience of supervising staff
- Broad understanding of National Policy and local implementation, which impacts on the development and provision of services
- Audit / research / project development in a clinical field
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional Registration in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy (Registered with NMC or HCPC)
- Evidence of formal post registration learning Formal teaching and assessing course
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in mental health or related area
- Experience of working within community setting
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Working knowledge of recovering approach and social inclusion
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Experience of providing short term evidence-based interventions e.g. CBT, Brief solution focussed therapy.
- Having experience in the Criminal Justice System
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, Child Protection legislation and other policy related to mental health
- Extensive skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment
- Knowledge of Socially disadvantaged family issues
- Knowledge of Child care / protection issuesEssential Application form/ Interview
- Knowledge of Child care / protection issuesEssentialApplication form/ Interview
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions with service users in an all phases of mental illness
- Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs
- Competent in the Care Programme Approach and associated countywide risk procedures
- Experience of supervising staff
- Broad understanding of National Policy and local implementation, which impacts on the development and provision of services
- Audit / research / project development in a clinical field
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
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).
