Band 6 CYP Service Practitioner

Band 6 CYP Service Practitioner - Melksham

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Melksham, SN12 6QQ

Pay:

£38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year, £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/04/2026

To attend police custody and courts and provide mental health assessments, advice, and identify robust care pathways for individuals where a potential mental health need has been identified.

To provide the police or courts with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal of the case.

Prepare comprehensive health and social circumstances reports where indicated, within a specified timeframe.

To work closely with, and build links with, all referring agencies within police custody and court, acting as a single point of contact for Health.

To address the court in person when necessary, in order to advise the court on the disposal and care pathway of a particular case.

To signpost and refer to appropriate services for the identified needs of the service user.

To make recommendations to police and court regarding whether the criminal justice system remains involved or diversion is indicated.

To build a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act in relation to the courts and the criminal justice system.

Where diversion is indicated, to facilitate Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with the AWP Assessment Teams.

To refer to the Youth Detention Services where custody is indicated, ensuring appropriate risk information is received along the care pathway.

To provide specialist advice and service to the Youth Custody Service and the custody suites where indicated.

To be responsible for adhering to all Trust policies and procedures.

To communicate clearly with a diverse group of service users.

To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.

Take accountability for own professional practice.

The ability to formulate a risk assessment and risk management plan.

To provide formal and informal clinical supervision to junior staff, students and mental health workers where appropriate and in agreement with the team manager.

To facilitate the efficient operation of the team, including providing cover for the role of Team Manager in their absence as required Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

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