About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service as Clinical Lead of a team working with individuals in the criminal justice system.
This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
The role involves clinically leading the team of staff working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and Magistrates Courts.
The successful candidate will work primarily within core hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday, however service demand may require flexibility with working pattern.
The successful candidate will work closely with other agencies in criminal justice, such as Police, Courts, Probation Services etc.
In addition to enhanced DBS clearance, it is essential successful candidate passes NPPV2 Police Vetting.
Main duties of the job
Working within a complex population within the Criminal Justice System, this role would be ideal for someone with the following qualities and aspirations:
The candidate will have excellent skills in detailed risk assessment and risk management.
The candidate will have extensive experience of multiagency working, leadership and quality service improvement.
The candidate will be able to manage a complex and demanding diary whilst providing clinical expertise, live supervision and support to the clinical team.
The candidate will demonstrate the ability to work as part of a collective team both with internal partners and external partners.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th July 2026
Closing date : 13th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience Essential
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision to clinical staff Experience of service improvement
Desirable
Experience working with Criminal Justice System
Skills and competencies Essential
Evidence of leadership skills/delegation Evidence of building and maintaining professional relationships with multiple stakeholders
Education and employment Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)