About this role
Job summary
Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion service
An opportunity has arisen within the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion team, (CJLD) working with individuals in the criminal justice system.
CJLD has both an adult and a youth pathway. The successful candidate may be required to work across both pathways.
This is an opportunity to work within a unique service, working across the footprint of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
The role involves working inside Northumbria Police custody suites and Magistrates Courts.
The successful candidate will work within a 7 day rota (7am - 7pm) in police custody and court.
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 - offer of post will be subject to successful candidate attaining Police Vetting clearance.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment of adults within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring that their mental health, learning disability or other identified health or social needs are considered.
To ensure that all referrals, assessments, interventions and care delivery programmes are evidence based and in line with Trust guidelines, policies and best practice documents.
To ensure effective links with all Criminal Justice agencies and complementary support services, and to ensure that people access these services when required.
To ensure an assertive response to people presenting in the Criminal Justice System, who need a mental health assessment.
To provide professional and clinical direction to members of Magistrates Court, Court cell security officers, Police and all others involved in the Criminal Justice System.
To produce written assessment reports, action plans/recommendations to partner agencies within the criminal justice system.
To act as a focal point within the community and provide effective coordination and communication between those involved in the Criminal Justice system and mental health and social care, including supporting, informing and advising carers.
To act as liaison with local prisons regarding risks, vulnerabilities and suicide prevention of persons remanded or sentenced to custody.
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 : 17th September 2026
Closing date : 1st October 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
Desirable
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies Essential
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Ability to adapt within a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills. Debriefing skills. Teaching/Presentation skills.
Education and Qualifications Essential
Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Mentor Training.
Desirable
Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions Experience of working within a community team.
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.
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
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)