Job summary We have an exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity to join our growing, exciting, Health and Justice custody and court pathway.
Those in contact with the criminal justice system are far more likely to have unmet health and social care needs than the general population.
The Health and justice team offer multi-vulnerability assessments of those going through the criminal justice system in order to meet unmet needs and ensure that those who make decision on the criminal justice pathway have enough information to make informed decisions.
We are looking for a motivated, organised and dynamic person to join our busy team within police custody.
This opportunity is suitable for anyone with a registered health professional background and benefits from the potential for weekend working.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for working in the all age Integrated Offender Health (IOH) Services, with the flexibility of working across Staffordshire, dependent on skill and service Practitioner will not be required to provide direct treatment to individuals, but will be required to complete assessments of individuals, often complex, needs.
The assessments will then be utilized to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support.
Whilst also ensuring criminal justice partners are notified of specific health requirements and vulnerabilities of an individual which can be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.
About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS ( As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers.
In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan.
As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels.
We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Take responsibility for specialist assessment (within service specification) in IOH in conjunctionwith service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and To provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbalevidence as required.
To offer considered recommendations to these 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 Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk managementplans.
Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life andmaximise occupational performance/independence.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant Nursing [RMN] or Allied Health Professional ( Occupational Therapy/Social Work) degree / diploma level qualification or equivalent.
Valid Registration with the relevant governing body [HCPC or NMC] for the profession and conforms with the requirements.
Experience Essential Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues.
Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies.
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of various approaches to the assessment of mental disorder Awareness of harassment, social exclusion issues and the effects of person and institutional discrimination