Mental Health Practitioner
Location
Wool, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/4/2026
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Description
Are you outgoing, hard working, self motivated and ambitious with an interest with helping people in the criminal justice system? If so, we have the perfect job for you!
The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service provides mental health assessments and advice to Dorset Police custody suites and Magistrates’ Courts and is looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join it’s award winning team. Working in Police custody suites, you’ll use your clinical experience to carry out mental health and risk assessments, sharing information with the Police, treating teams and other agencies to ensure the detained person receives the support required to help them reduce the risk of re-offending by identifying vulnerabilities that could lead to crisis point and ensure the right support can be put in place.
This role is based primarily in the Bournemouth custody suite, although there will be an expectation to work in Weymouth custody suite as and when required. The service operates 7 days a week, with shifts of 7am-7pm in Bournemouth and 8am-4pm in Weymouth.
Employment with the Service is dependent on passing the police advanced vetting process.
The police custody environment is unique and new to most people. Before applying for this post, we strongly recommend you contact the team on 01202 705526 to gain a better understanding of the role.
The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service provides mental health assessments and advice to Dorset Police custody suites and Magistrates’ Courts and is looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join it’s award winning team. Working in Police custody suites, you’ll use your clinical experience to carry out mental health and risk assessments, sharing information with the Police, treating teams and other agencies to ensure the detained person receives the support required to help them reduce the risk of re-offending by identifying vulnerabilities that could lead to crisis point and ensure the right support can be put in place.
This role is based primarily in the Bournemouth custody suite, although there will be an expectation to work in Weymouth custody suite as and when required. The service operates 7 days a week, with shifts of 7am-7pm in Bournemouth and 8am-4pm in Weymouth.
Employment with the Service is dependent on passing the police advanced vetting process.
The police custody environment is unique and new to most people. Before applying for this post, we strongly recommend you contact the team on 01202 705526 to gain a better understanding of the role.
- Provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential mental health and or learning disability need has been identified.
- Provide the police with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
- To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite acting as a single point of contact for mental health.
- Make referrals to appropriate services and agencies
- Where diversion is indicated, to facilitate mental health act assessments at the police station in conjunction with the Dorset HealthCare assessment teams.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Tatton Job title: Project Manager Email address: sally.tatton@nhs.net Telephone number: 07500 125 749