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Magistrates Court Practitioner

Southampton SO17 1EY

Key information

Pay
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
29 Oct 2026
Closing date
5 Nov 2026

About this role

The must haves for this role: A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitor, Public Health or Social Work along with the relevant registration. Significant experience post registration, with equivalent experience in a mental health/learning disability community, acute setting or criminal justice environment. Able to assess and manage risk, formulate mitigation plans taking into account health and criminal justice outcomes Ability to teach/supervise more junior staff within the team Driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel to multiple sites across Hampshire and IOW as required. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.

Please dont hesitate to call

Pauline O'Callaghan on 07584 385403 or email:Pauline.OCallaghan@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.