About this role
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
Degree Educated in relevant field e.g. Mental Health Nursing or Social Work with relevant experience Professional Qualification at Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level of training and experience. Knowledge of Criminal Justice agenda along with developing policies both local and national level Track record of significant continuous professional and managerial development. Up to date knowledge of the current health agenda, NHS policy ad mental health legislation. Able to demonstrate knowledge of governance matters An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development. Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to travel between sites in timely manner.
Desirable
Existing accreditation relating to Practice Educator/Work Based Supervisor to support Student Social Workers / Nurses through placements. Qualification in providing supervision / training / development of staff Master qualification or working towards this level of qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously. Significant experience in Team Leadership / Team development. Experience supervising staff and managing a team / service. Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs. Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties. Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting. Producing and developing policies & practice guidelines.
Desirable
Experience of presenting at local/national level. Experience of a developing / leading Specialist services. Leadership training relevant to clinical experience Experience of change management Experience of Excel spreadsheets, implementing and monitoring quality standards to allow assurance to reporting structure.
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to work under pressure, deploy social resilience strategies Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences. A passion to develop services in accordance with health boards values to meet the needs of individuals with a range of vulnerabilities. Positive leadership skills; involving Practitioners in team changes / developments. An awareness and commitment to involving adults and carers in the planning and developing of services A commitment to equality of opportunities, and anti-oppressive/anti-discriminatory practice. A passion for promoting the rights and entitlements for those who face discrimination as a result of a range of vulnerabilities. A champion for the values and objectives of well-being, prevention, early intervention enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives A desire for working in partnership with other statutory, voluntary, non-profit and private agencies. Robust negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills A passion for diversity and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Comfortable with presenting sensitive and contentious information at various levels. To behave with honesty and integrity. Ability to analyse and solve complex issues that arise Capable of acting as a positive role model for others.
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other Essential
Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check. North Wales Police Vetting to Level 2 clearance prior to any formal offer of employment. Ability to communicate in Welsh
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address NWP Joint Communication Centre
Crud y Dderwen, Ffordd William Morgan, St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
LL17 0JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)