Liaison and Diversion Practitioner
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Newport, PO30 1SZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 October 2026
30 days leftJob description
We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social ...
- Triage,screenand assess needs within the following settings: police stations, custody suites, prison, communitysettings & magistrates' courts and provide assessments, advice & identifyrobust care pathways, for individuals where a potential vulnerability has beenidentified.
- To provide the police,court & prison with written & verbal informationpertaining tothe individual ina timelyfashion to inform disposal
- To work closely & build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court,probation & prisonacting as a single point of contact for health
- To work autonomously, with the ability to organise & manage own time according to delegated workload.
The widerHampshireLiaison and Diversionserviceoperates in police custody from 7am-8pm 7 days a week.Thecourtserviceoperatesfrom 9am-5pm,Monday to Friday.
This Isle of Wight postwillwork 9am-5pm, including every other weekend, & will be based at Newport police custody suite.
The role may also involve supporting colleagues remotelyacrossHampshirewhenrequired. Occasionaltravel acrossHampshire & the Isle of Wight maybe expected, including for training, team meetings & during the induction period;some sites are not accessiblebypublictransport.Any request foraspecific workingpatterncan beconsidered in line with our flexible working policy.
Work base
Within Newport police custody suite.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A professional qualification at diploma, postgraduate or degree level in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Learning Disability Nurse or Health Visitor status with the necessary experience
- Hold current registration with pertinent body (NMC, SW, HCPC, BPS)
Desirable: - Evidence of post registration training and development; - Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate across multiple agencies and professions.
- Ability to work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and problem solve
- Ability to work as part a team
Desirable: - Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent in a community setting.; - Training / presentation skills; - Ability to teach junior staff and students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work effectively with service users and carers in a collaborative manner
- Understanding of the theories underpinning the concept of recovery and the wider determinants of health
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Professional in approach, manner and appearance.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Car owner / driver
Continuous Professional Development
Essential: - Knowledge and experience of modern mental health services; social inclusion, recovery, service user involvement, carer support
Desirable: - Further evidence of professional development and training
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 September 2026
Last checked
11 September 2026
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