Job Description

Interviews are due to be held on 24 June 2025.



Liaison & Diversion Advanced Practitioner - Basingstoke or Southampton



We're looking for a qualified Mental Health nurse, Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health visitor or Social Worker to join our Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and up to prison.



We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.



With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.



Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.



We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'



To be based in police custody suites and occasionally magistrates' courts and provide assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential health vulnerability has been identified.



To provide the police and court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.



To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health.



To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.



Our service operates in police custody from 7am-8pm, 7 days a week currently using long days to fulfil this. Our service does not operate at night. Any request for specific working pattens can be considered In line with our flexible working policy.



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.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

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 site

The "must haves" for this role:

1. A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, SALT, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitor or Social Work along with the relevant registration.

2. At least 18 months post registration experience.

3. Driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel to multiple sites across Hampshire as required.



Working pattern + Service operating hours

Work base:

You will work from within police custody suites within Southampton/Basingstoke and across Hampshire when required.

Parking:

Parking is provided for staff at all sites.



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Clinical and Operational Lead Jess Hillman on 0300 123 5066 or jessica.hillman@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible