Health & Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Health & Justice Liaison and Diversion Practitioner The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The service is funded through the NHS England Liaison and Diversion Programme. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services aim to identify people who may have mental health issues, a learning disability, substance misuse issues or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system. Our direct contact with service users may take place at police stations or in the courts. Our work can be very challenging but we continue to aim to ensure that individuals receive the best and most appropriate care for their needs. Through screening, assessment and appropriate referral, we are able to promote better health outcomes, reduce re-offending and reduce pressure on the police and court services. Main duties of the job The role of Liaison & Diversion Practitioner involves working with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, the court and legal services as well as both inpatient and community health and social care services. Our work includes unsocial hours on weekday evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Successful candidates will need to have excellent communication skills as well as the flexibility to work alongside these different groups. Candidates will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as having the skills and confidence to work autonomously in a range of environments. Supervision and consultation are available to the team to support practice. This post will cover both Willesden Magistrates Court and Wembley Police Custody Suite. About us Please note: Candidates will need to submit an application for Metropolitan Police vetting clearance and have it approved before a contract can be agreed. The following is guidance we have from the Metropolitan Police regarding vetting which you should take into consideration before you complete an application for this post: Common failures - Non-declaration of criminal convictions or Police involvement; I.E investigations even if no further action, warnings, cautions (No matter how old) - County court judgements - Less than 3-year Residency - Defaults - No debt management plans in place. - Convictions which resulted in imprisonment or suspended sentence Vetting applications will be returned if any of the details are omitted ALL family members, partners, co-residents and parents' partners must be provided Address history must run 5 years straight. Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-HJ-2085 Job locations Willesden Magistrate's Court 448 High Road Church End & Roundwood LONDON NW10 2DZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To act as an autonomous practitioner in court and police detention cells. The post holder will also be expected to assess an individuals mental state and risk and within the context of the alleged offence and the criminal justice system, implement a care pathway for each individual. The post holder will maintain a presence on the site they are working for the duration of their shift in order to be able to respond to referrals in a timely man