Integrated Offender Health - Navigator (Female Pathway Navigator)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health and Justice service for the role of Reconnect Navigator based within the Black Country to support the strengthening of the female pathway within the service.

Reconnect supports people leaving prison and immigration centres. We will work with people up to 12 weeks prior to release and up to 6 months after release unless their health needs are met before.

The post will be based in the community however forging strong links with the female prisons will be vital to support the transition for those females being released into the Black Country.

It is expected that the post holder will form a strong working relationship with the female pathway leads from local Reconnect services and with the female pathway champions across Health and Justice within MPFT to develop the pathway and support the development of others within the team.

Reconnect is part of an integrated service with Liaison and Diversion and Mental Health Treatment Requirement services as part of the Health and Justice Service.

This is an 'all age' service and so you will be required to work with people from the age of 10 years upwards.

Prison vetting will be applied for as part of this post however please discuss any concerns regarding this as we also welcome applicants with lived experience., o Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system or immigration centre, such as police custody, courts, and prison and community settings. Working to guidelines.o Work within limitations and escalate to IOHP as appropriate.o Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and prisons working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).o Work as part of a team with the freedom to work independently, particularly in relation to providing advice to service users, carers, and professionals who contact the service.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.