Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the
Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion team based at Exeter
police custody.
CJL&D is a different service from other community MH services. We
are an all age service and sit at the start of someone’s pathway through the
criminal justice (CJ) process when they come to the attention of the police,
and are arrested. Practitioners conduct triage assessments, signpost and
support the person on their journey through the CJ pathway until an outcome is
reached. We support substance
misuse, homelessness, social issues, Learning disability and Mental Health. The
aim of the service is to improve health and wellbeing and the risk of re-offending
“Liaison and Diversion services aim to provide early
intervention for vulnerable people as they come to the attention of the CJ
system. L&D services provide a prompt response to concerns raised by
police, probation service, youth offending teams or court staff, and provide
critical information to decision-makers in the justice system. When it comes to charging and sentencing these vulnerable people. L&D also
act as a point of referral and assertive follow up for these services users.”
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team,
providing supervision for other members and participating in team and service
development, and evaluation.
We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role
In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as
one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.
This is not a care co-ordination role, practitioners have to use many skills to achieve positive outcomes. We work very closely with our partner agencies, police, courts, probation and prisons.
Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a
difference to people’s lives from the moment you start.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description which will provide further detail on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
For information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description which will provide further detail on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, ENB 811/812 or CPN Degree.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
- Clinical Supervision qualification.
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- CPA Process
Desirable
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and potential challenges offenders presenting with mental health issues have in accessing mental health services and the impact this has on the individual and society.
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities.
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
- Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Ability to assess and co-ordinate care that includes physical health, Learning Disability, substance misuse presentations (adults and young people).
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, ENB 811/812 or CPN Degree.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
- Clinical Supervision qualification.
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- CPA Process
Desirable
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and potential challenges offenders presenting with mental health issues have in accessing mental health services and the impact this has on the individual and society.
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities.
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
- Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Ability to assess and co-ordinate care that includes physical health, Learning Disability, substance misuse presentations (adults and young people).
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people
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).
