Criminal Justice Nurse IOM Practitioner

An exciting and rare opportunity to join a motivated and resilient nursing team working with Criminal Justice Mental Health and specifically the Integrated Offender Management Referrals pilot pathway who require an assertive and resilient approach. The objectives are to positively; improve health outcomes, reduce offending and improve the lifestyles of those experiencing mental health concerns resulting in engagement with the criminal Justice system.Main duties of the job The detail of the role is included in detail of the Job description and Service specification but includes: Networking with:

• Criminal Justice partners including police, probation, prison, approved premises
• Families, carers and those identified as significant to referrals
• Health partners including trust services, GP's, primary care partners and substance services
• Voluntary, community and social enterprise partners
Provision of:
• Mental Health and Risk Assessment
• Support and Treatment of Mental Health Diagnosis
• Practical, psycho-educational and psycho-social support of referrals
• Formulation and planning of care plans to support referrals
Team work:
• Working as part of a Multi-disciplinary network
• Sharing Risk and appropriate documentation completion
• Supporting Students and colleagues in practice
• Ensuring training standards are maintained
• Engage with the team and partners to innovate and develop as required
It is essential to be able to travel across the Black Country in a timely manner therefore driving with business insurance is essential. A Police Check will also be required.

BCHFT recognises core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment and together aims to achieve healthier, happier lives for the population. The trust focusses on delivering high-quality mental Health, learning disability and community services guided by the core values. The trust also highlights its dedication to providing a "great place to work" fostering a compassionate, anti-racist and diverse environment.