Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Job summary

At Practice Plus Group we put people's wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is expanding into non‑custodial healthcare, delivering a person‑centred approach to assess mental health and neurodiversity requirements and redirect individuals to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to join our team in South Yorkshire.

As a Liaison & Diversion Practitioner you will work autonomously in police detention cells and court, identifying and responding to requests for screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system.

Based predominantly in Barnsley, with some travel across the South Yorkshire region. A driving licence is required.

Shifts covering Monday to Sunday.

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary £43,609 to £49,174 depending on experience.

Legal right to work in the UK. Offers subject to additional vetting and security checks.

• Part of an extended Liaison & Diversion service team.
• Work autonomously in court and police detention cells, identifying and responding to requests for screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system.
• Use validated tools to assess for a range of health needs, and use that information to inform decision‑making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating a clear individualised care plan.

• 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.

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

Practice Plus Group is the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first. We deliver a truly integrated model that guides all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to individuals involved.

• Qualified Registered Mental Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body.
• Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post‑registration training.
• Experience of psychosocial interventions and awareness of substance misuse.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent.
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to community mental health provision and forensic psychiatry.

Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; disclosure to DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.

Practice Plus Group

Address:
Magistrates Court, Churchfield, Barnsley, S702HW
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