Criminal Justice Liaison Team LeaderNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated Criminal Justice Liaison Team Leader to join our established team. This is a key registrant post within the service, and as such applicants must hold a recognised professional registration such as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Social Worker (Social Care Wales).
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the resources within BCUHB CJLS are maximised and will also have responsibility for the day to day and strategic management of the Criminal Justice Liaison Service including:
o Recruitment and supervision of staffo Deputising for the service managero Formulating and presenting complex information for assurance reportingo Ensuring day to day safe and effective running of the team and its duties
o Providing cover in force control room where needed.
o Undertaking complex clinical assessments within police custody, courts, Probation building and other areas across the division.o Ensuring effective relationships and ways of working exist between CJLS and partner agencies when required by the Service Manager
This role will work closely with North Wales Police and criminal justice services to ensure that people who may be vulnerable through mental ill-health/disorder are supported to access the most appropriate and least restrictive pathways.
This role is subject to successful police vetting.
Main duties of the job
o Overseeing the general day to day running of BCUHB North Wales Criminal Justice Liaison (CJLS).o Working in Criminal Justice Liaison Service, with the flexibility of working across the areas, dependent on skill and service need.o Supervision of and support to CJLS Practitioners. Informal support to BCUHB MH&LD Division colleagues. o Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.o Managing / support CJLS Practitioners to manage complex assessment in court, custody suite, criminal justice agencies and during Force control room triage work o Liaising with multiple criminal justice agencies, police and other partners including third sector and lived experience agencies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
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About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.