Band 6 Integrated Non-Custodial Services Practitioner - Melksham
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Melksham, SN12 6QQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9342-26-0118 |
Summary
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. To 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 on 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 be able 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. Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.