RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Purpose:

• To deputise for the OIC PSG as required and to constantly maintain an overview of all activities within the PSIT to ensure a cohesive interface report and maintain liaison with OIC PSG and The Commander HMS Nelson (as applicable) on matters regarding the PSIT.
• Act as DO to all personnel assigned to the MA4 MA11 and MA12 margin (irrespective or rank or rate).
• Interview all individuals within his/her PSIT division ensuring an Individual Recovery Plan is generated (if applicable)
• Interact with the Department for Community Mental Health RN FPS NFF Pastoral teams and relevant medical agencies to ascertain SME input as required.
• Oversee the PSIT Office Space ensuring that it is fully compliant with HSE policies.
• To manage all JPA assignments for personnel assigned to the MA4 margin.
• To conduct regular staff meetings with the PSIT Deputy and assistants LWTR Release office and Maternity Writer to evaluate the requirements and output of the PSIT
• To act as the PSG representative on the Unit Health Committee.
• To attend the weekly Management meeting with OIC PSG OIC RC PSG WO and PSG Depco
• Attend case conferences as required.
• To attend regular staff meetings with the PSG team
• Produce regular divisional updates to the OIC PSG and attend the weekly divisional update meetings (when required).
• To keep NBDO duties on a rotational basis with the other Lts Capts (RMBS) SLts WOs and CPOs from Portsmouth Naval Base.
• Ensure the PSIT FTRS(HC) PO maintains the digital resources ensuring that they are all compliant with current policies.
• Maintaining good order discipline and the well-being of the PSIT in accordance with KRRN and BR3.
• Maintaining contact as required directly or indirectly with the widely dispersed PSIT personnel and those assigned to the MA4 and MA11 margin.
• To conduct regular home visits of his/her division. This may include travel / stay out of area to: attend court whenever requested to represent a unit as DO or whenever a member of the PSIT Division appears in court hospital visits including any Mental Health facilities and if necessary remand facilities (including Civilian and those committed to MCTC).
• Provide on-job training for PSIT Assistant 1 and 2 in order for them to effectively fulfil their responsibilities and duties within the PSIT office.
• To liaise directly with financial institutions Service and local charities Parenting organisations hospitals police civil courts RN FPS employers and LMs and parents/guardians (U18 or with permission of over 18 year olds) of members of the Division on non-policy matters.

Secondary Purposes and responsibilities

• Provide regular briefings to new CM courses about the role of the PSIT.
• Provide external assurance to Establishments and units that are overseen by Portsmouth PSIT including regular assurance visits and Divisional Outreach sessions.
• To attend the weekly Executive meeting in the absence of OiC PSG.
• To assist bereaved Service families with funeral arrangements when required. If Funeral Officer trained.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The WO PSIT is accountable to OIC PSG and The Commander HM Nelson for all matters relating to the PSIT.

AUTHORITY

The WO PSIT is:

• Authorised to release signals on PSIT matters.
• Authorised to liaise directly with MOD Departments NMA/Assigning Authorities Heads of Departments and EWOs of Ships and Establishments civilian authorities and parents/guardians (U18s or with their permission over 18-year olds) of personnel within the PSIT on non-policy personnel matters.
• Sign PSIT related correspondence on behalf of NBC and COMPORFLOT.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The Post Holder has a responsibility to ensure that the working environment is free from harassment and that the dignity of others is respected. The Post Holder will ensure that his/her own conduct or behaviour does not cause offence and will actively discourage colleagues from harassing others.

CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU

Should it be considered necessary if the post-holder has vulnerable adults and occasionally under 18-year olds a CRB (enhanced) check will be carried out on the incoming post-holder.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS