Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the new expanded Liaison and Diversion Service. The posts will be based in Middlewich custody suite but with the expectation to be flexible and cover the custody suites based in Runcorn and Chester if required.This post will increase the capacity of the existing L&D team and will be working closely with the current staff.This role will include providing high quality assessments for people who are in the criminal justice system. The service will be delivered to peoples who present with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc.The successful applicant must hold a professional qualification.The successful applicants must be experienced in risk assessment, highly motivated and someone who is looking for a new challenge and have the skills to make a difference.Due to the nature of the work this post will be subject to police vetting.Travel between criminal justice settings in Cheshire may be required.Main duties of the job1. Working in a Health and Justice Service in a Cheshire custody suite responsible for offering high quality clinical service to patients and their families.2. Assess patient's individual care needs, agree, and refer on to appropriate agency.3. Responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified.4. Liaising with multiple criminal justice services and other external partners.5. Identify, assess, and refer people of all ages with a wide range of vulnerabilities when they are in contact with the justice system.6. 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.7. 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.8. Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on service users' presentation and progress.9. Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of process, as part of Liaison and Diversion Service.10. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at a team level.About usBy joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary 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 ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the newly expanded Liaison and Diversion Service. The post will be based in Middlewich custody suite.This post will increase the capacity of the existing L&D team and will be working closely with the current staff.The post holder will require professional registration RMN/RGN/SW/AHPThe Post holder will be expected to conduct high quality assessments within a custody setting with people who are in contact with the criminal justice system. The service will be delivered to people who present with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc.The post holder will be required to work autonomously within this role and be accountable for managing referrals; prioritising referrals and ensuring clinical and electronic record keeping standards are adhered too.The successful applicants must be experienced in risk assessment, highly motivated and someone who is looking for a new challenge and have the skills to make a difference.The successful applicant would need to be skilled to work with people of different ethnicities and backgrounds and experience of working with both adults and children/youths is desirable.Due to the nature of work, this post is subject to successful police vetting.Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssentialRegistered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse / Registered General Nurse on NMC Register.Registered OT, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker.ExperienceEssentialEvidence of extensive post registration experience with working with Clients experiencing mental health related difficulties.Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex health & social needs.Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with vulnerabilities in a community setting.Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssentialKnowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines & Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct.Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act.Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for adults with mental ill health Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for people with mental health related difficulties, utilising the principles of Recovery.Personal AttributesEssentialTeam player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management /organisation skills.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressMiddlewich custody suiteMiddlewich, CheshireCW10 0GYEmployer's websitehttps://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)