Job Description

The aim of the health and justice service is to focus on reduce the health inequalities for vulnerable people who enter into the criminal justice system.



The Outreach practitioner role is to work in an outreach service within the wider health and justice service. The outreach service will be a new service that is being developed to support vulnerable children and adults who have entered into the criminal justice system. The service will have a focus on supporting adults and children who have been released from police custody and may have additional health needs. The focus of the team is to provide support for a period of up to 12 weeks in the community to reduce risks around reoffending and also support health vulnerabilities.



As a Outreach practitioner you will be helping to develop pathways for support for children and young people who have come through the criminal justice system. You will be developing connections with partner agencies and looking at providing support and interventions for children and young people. The role is a new development and it is a good opportunity to be part of a developing service and support the creation of new pathways of support for children and young people.



The main duties of the Outreach practitioner will be to work closely within the outreach service and have a focus on adults and children and young people who are being referred on after coming into contact with the criminal justice services. The role is a new role and this will opportunities to think creatively and work in partnership with agencies in developing pathways of support.



To support the outreach service to develop a triage and referral pathway for adults children and young people and have oversight of this development alongside the team leader.



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.



Main duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for specialist assessment (within service specification) in Liaison and Diversion in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. To provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies. 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. 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. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines. Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required. Please see the attached JD/PS for further details.