Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for one full time applicant to join the Nottinghamshire established Street Triage Team.
This role will require a senior qualified professional who will work within the High Intensity Team. This role is five days per week from 8am-4pm, although the post holder will occasionally be required to participate in the seven days per week, 8am to 1am delivery of effective clinical services within the Street Triage service in line with specified national and local standards. Working collaboratively and effectively in partnership with the police, Crisis teams & acute teams and other statutory and third sector teams, agencies and organisations.
This role is based at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters and will require that applicants undertake Police Vetting procedures prior to appointment.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility to undertake safe and effective triage assessments of individuals who come into contact with the Police service, who may be suspected of suffering mental health difficulties and signpost to appropriate services identified by individual need.
The post holder will review mental health needs across multi agency settings, using evidence based/person centred practice for individuals with high intensity and complex needs.
The post holder will also review safeguarding referrals for individuals that do not frequently contact the police but may present with undiagnosed or untreated/unmanaged mental health disorders and offer a proactive mental health screening to minimise risk of falling through the radar.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) plus enhancements.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-840-25-MH
Job locations
Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters
Sherwood Lodge Drive
Nottingham
NG5 8PP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver evidence based clinical practice to a diverse client group compliant with national and Trust guidance, policies and procedures.
To support the provision of an environment conducive to learning, education and development.
To be part of the designated Street Triage staff
Consider own leadership and development needs.
To be actively involved and support the delivery of National quality initiatives.
The post holder will also review safeguarding referrals for individuals that do not frequently contact the police but may present with undiagnosed or untreated/unmanaged mental health disorders and offer a proactive mental health screening to minimise risk of falling through the radar.
Advises on removal to a place of safety or referral to other services
Undertake work activities consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and the assessment and management of risk.
To give direction and have a guidance role in all Section 136 actions.
Liaison with Police, AMHP and medical staff
Plan, deliver and evaluate care to address peoples complex health and wellbeing needs.
Assess needs of clients and signpost to most appropriate service identified for their care needs. Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver evidence based clinical practice to a diverse client group compliant with national and Trust guidance, policies and procedures.
To support the provision of an environment conducive to learning, education and development.
To be part of the designated Street Triage staff
Consider own leadership and development needs.
To be actively involved and support the delivery of National quality initiatives.
The post holder will also review safeguarding referrals for individuals that do not frequently contact the police but may present with undiagnosed or untreated/unmanaged mental health disorders and offer a proactive mental health screening to minimise risk of falling through the radar.
Advises on removal to a place of safety or referral to other services
Undertake work activities consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and the assessment and management of risk.
To give direction and have a guidance role in all Section 136 actions.
Liaison with Police, AMHP and medical staff
Plan, deliver and evaluate care to address peoples complex health and wellbeing needs.
Assess needs of clients and signpost to most appropriate service identified for their care needs.
Person Specification
Training
Essential

• Teaching Qualification e.g. ENB Including practice supervisor/assessor or must be achieved within role
• Mandatory training up to date

Desirable

• Any further related training

Experience
Essential

• Working collaboratively within a team and with patients and carers
• Developments in Mental Health
• Safeguarding
• Equality and Diversity
• Assessing Risk and crisis situations
• Leadership and management
• Co-ordination skills
• Clinical supervision
• Ability to demonstrate transferable skills
• Mentoring and supervising others

Desirable

• Working in either S136 suites, acute inpatient or crisis teams
• A demonstration of personal career pathway in relation to this application
• Good understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the roles and responsibilities of those working within it.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of S136
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation
• Knowledge of CPA
• Participate in research and development relevant to the job.
• Understanding of empowerment process
• Autonomous decision making and ability to work independently and with other agencies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research based approaches to clinical practice.
• A sound knowledge of health and social policy issues currently affecting mental health nursing.

Skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills including literacy.
• Effective Multi agency working
• Good time management
• Positive attitude
• Aptitude / ability to utilise resources effectively.
• Task Co-ordination skills
• Computer literate
• Team working
• Flexible/adaptable.
• Caring towards the needs of the client group
• Ability to work with difficult / aggressive people in stressful situations.
• Evidence of commitment to further development of self.

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to further development of mental health & nursing.

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation oA commitment to user / carer involvement

Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with NMC or equivalent
• Registered RMN, OT or Social Worker.
• Evidence of higher and continuing education

Desirable

• Post registration qualifications

Person Specification
Training
Essential

• Teaching Qualification e.g. ENB Including practice supervisor/assessor or must be achieved within role
• Mandatory training up to date

Desirable

• Any further related training

Experience
Essential

• Working collaboratively within a team and with patients and carers
• Developments in Mental Health
• Safeguarding
• Equality and Diversity
• Assessing Risk and crisis situations
• Leadership and management
• Co-ordination skills
• Clinical supervision
• Ability to demonstrate transferable skills
• Mentoring and supervising others

Desirable

• Working in either S136 suites, acute inpatient or crisis teams
• A demonstration of personal career pathway in relation to this application
• Good understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the roles and responsibilities of those working within it.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of S136
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation
• Knowledge of CPA
• Participate in research and development relevant to the job.
• Understanding of empowerment process
• Autonomous decision making and ability to work independently and with other agencies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research based approaches to clinical practice.
• A sound knowledge of health and social policy issues currently affecting mental health nursing.

Skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills including literacy.
• Effective Multi agency working
• Good time management
• Positive attitude
• Aptitude / ability to utilise resources effectively.
• Task Co-ordination skills
• Computer literate
• Team working
• Flexible/adaptable.
• Caring towards the needs of the client group
• Ability to work with difficult / aggressive people in stressful situations.
• Evidence of commitment to further development of self.

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to further development of mental health & nursing.

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation oA commitment to user / carer involvement

Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with NMC or equivalent
• Registered RMN, OT or Social Worker.
• Evidence of higher and continuing education

Desirable

• Post registration qualifications