Police Support Practitioner

Job overview

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist for this role with at least one years experience at Band 5 or Band 6.

You will provide a telephone advice service to  police officers, speak to individuals who are with the police and distressed and consider the best way to support the individual at that particular time. The aim of the service is to avoid detaining an individual under S136 if an alternative service would provide a less restrictive option. You will be supported in your decision making by Band 7 clinicians who are available 24hrs

You will liaise with clinicians in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team, Community Mental Health Team, Single Point of Access team, Community Mental Health Older Adults team, Safe Haven team and Acute hospitals as well as the Police and will also be supported by a Band 4 Senior Support Worker who will manage the patient flow through the Places of Safety and support the phone lines.

You will liaise with the Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMPH) service.

Main duties of the job

The role provides the opportunity to use your clinical skills in a unique way. Duties will include:

• Communicating clearly over the telephone
• Liaising with  partner agencies.
• Completing clear clinical records and maintaining clinical standards
• Supporting police officers in their decision making by providing them with clear and current information
• Completing audits as required
• Liaising with the Places of Safety and AMPH service to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner

This is not an exhaustive list of duties as the service is currently forward planning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.