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Mental Health Practitioner in ASCCinBridgwaterinBridgwaterPUBLISHED TUE 5 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CRIMINAL JUSTICEMENTAL HEALTHNHS

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The Mental Health Practitioner role in the ASCC team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on providing mental health support to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in Bridgwater and surrounding areas. This position entails conducting mental health assessments and identifying vulnerabilities in individuals detained in police custody or appearing in courts. Practitioners will create detailed screening reports and work collaboratively with criminal justice agencies to ensure that mental health needs are recognized, enabling informed legal decisions.

The role requires flexibility in working hours, primarily covering long shifts from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and may involve some outreach to nearby courts. Practitioners are responsible for liaising with community services, implementing referral pathways, and educating colleagues within the criminal justice system about mental health issues. The position emphasises close collaboration with statutory and voluntary organisations, ensuring comprehensive support for a diverse clientele with varying needs across the criminal justice landscape.

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The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
 


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