Job Description

Liaison & Diversion Team Manager



We're looking for a qualified Mental Health nurse, Learning Disabilities nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health visitor or Social Worker to join our 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 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.'



Ensure the delivery of high-quality services through the provision of efficient and effective operational management and line management support.



Lead with implementing service redesign initiatives which meet local and national priorities and are in line with commissioning intentions and strategic overviews.



Provide highly specialised expert professional clinical advice to the team considering all aspects of clinical governance to promote and develop the use of evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.



Working pattern + Service operating hours



Our service operates in police custody from 7am-8pm, 7 days a week fulfil . Our service operates in court from 9am-5pm, 5 days a week. Our service operates across the Thames Valley area so travel across our sites will be expected, some of these sites are not accessible via public transport. Any request for specific working pattens can be considered In line with our flexible working policy.



The post holder working hours will be Monday - Friday, 09am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Work base:

You will work from a mixture of criminal Justice sites such as police custody, court, prison and across BHFT sites across Thames Valley when required .



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 sites

The "must haves" for this role:

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



Significant post registration experience.



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



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're 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: Service Manager [ Stephanie Gray ] on 07584 557164 - Stephanie.Gray @berkshire.nhs.uk who'll 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