West London NHS Trust
Police Custody L&D Practitioner
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Are you an experienced and motivated mental health practitioner with a passion for improving outcomes for people in contact with the Criminal Justice System?
We are seeking a 0.5 WTE Band 7 Police Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to join our established team, working across Metropolitan Police custody suites in Acton and Hammersmith.
About the Role
As part of West London NHS Trust's Liaison and Diversion Service, you will identify, assess and support people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions and other vulnerabilities. Through early intervention, you will help ensure individuals are directed to appropriate health, social care and community services, improving outcomes and reducing inequalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess and support people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions and other vulnerabilities.
- Provide timely assessments, advice, signposting and referrals.
- Facilitate diversion into appropriate services.
- Work closely with Police, health, social care and voluntary sector partners.
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Working Environment
The Police Liaison Team works within the wider Liaison and Diversion Service, alongside Court Diversion services at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Ealing Magistrates' Court and Isleworth Crown Court, and the Tri-Borough Youth Justice Service, providing a seven-day service across West London.
Key Skills and Experience
- Experienced practitioners with knowledge of mental health assessment, crisis pathways and safeguarding.
- Experience in acute, community, forensic or crisis services is desirable.
- Strong communication, assessment and risk management skills are essential.
About Us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
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Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Carol Nolan
- Job title: Service Manager Liaison and Diversion
- Email address: carol.nolan1@nhs.net
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