Experienced Mental Health Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Essex Liaison & Diversion Service (Criminal Justice)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health practitioner to join our Essex Liaison & Diversion Service, providing expert advice and interventions within our Essex wide Police Custodies and magistrates courts across Essex.

The shift patterns covering the Essex County Wide Service provides flexibility with 3 weeks of 3 long days and one week of 4 long days in the custody suites or 9-5 inside magistrates courts covering Essex.

You will join an expert team who are committed to providing outstanding care within these settings, working closely with all agencies involved in the criminal justice system and working autonomously providing written reports and assessments/screening

If you have what it takes to work with individuals who are vulnerable and challenging who require diverting away from the criminal justice system this could be the role for you.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

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Work bank

You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.

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Flexible working

available from day one for most roles.

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Job share

Applications for job shares are welcomed.

For full details please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification

For further details / informal visits contact: Cathy Orchard Service Manager/Nicky Green Clinical Lead 01245 315121

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026