Job overview

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

The post holder will be responsible for working in Health and Justice (H&J) Services, dependent on skill and service need. Health and Justice is not itself a treatment service, but it is an identification, assessment and short-term support service.

There will be Health and Justice Practitioners within Custody Suites, Courts and Prisons (RECONNECT) to identify and assess vulnerable individuals. It uses assessments to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support, and ensures criminal justice practitioners 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.

The post holder will be responsible for providing short term support to vulnerable individuals upon leaving Custody or Court, where further support is required. The post holder will be responsible for working closely with the individual to prioritise need/s and plan actions to address the identified need/s.  This may include supporting an individual to make a referral to a specific service and support the individual to attend the initial appointment with that service.

The role will involve ongoing assessment, accessing and implementing a wide and, at times, complex range of care services across an ageless Service.

Main duties of the job

·       Working with service users referred to Health & Justice and the individual’s carers, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.

·       To effectively establish a therapeutic relationship with service users and relatives / carer.

·       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.

·       Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Involve the individual in the planning and prioritisation of their activity where possible. Provide short term intervention to encourage individual to engage with services and attending their initial appointments.

·       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. 

·       Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.

·       Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of process, as part of Health and Justice Service.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.