Crown Court Practitioner

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Crown Court Practitioner to join our team in West Yorkshire. 

Hours - Monday to Friday; 8am - 6pm

Salary - This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £51,624 to £58,011 depending on experience

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Crown Court Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will  

• The role will involve an assessment of need of service users who come into contact with the criminal justice system and appearing at the local Crown Court. The assessment will focus on the mental health and neurodiverse needs of the service user, ensuring that any recommendations and reasonable adjustments are communicated to the court staff.

• Support the service user through the court process, providing advice and information to support onward decision making of those working within the court system.

• You will attend, chair and facilitate a number of healthcare meetings with the team/ external stakeholder groups and provide clinical supervision as required within the wider team.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications and skills required:

• Registered Nurse or Social Worker
• Current professional qualification (NMC or Social Worker Registration)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development 
• Excellent communication skills including report writing
• Knowledge of healthcare policies and best practice
• Good IT skills and IT literacy

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes