Job summary
The Job will be based working on incidents that come in to the control room which have markers for mental health issues. You will review these jobs, advice and if needed deploy to them. You will assess these people where they are in the community and divert them to appropriate services along the crisis pathways and other mental health teams pending on their needs.
You will be expected to complete assessment's and risk assessments and at times you will be required to complete safety plans for people known to services i.e regular service users .
You will be expected to attend incidents with officers in an emergency and be able to advice and divert accordingly.
The service is to ensure anyone with MH issues receives the right care at the time they are in crisis . It is to divert people to appropriate services and allow police to leave the scene and get on with their day to day job. It is also to ensure that the number of section 136 detentions are appropriate.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 mental health professionals to work as an integrated part of the crisis care pathway. The street triage and police liaison services sit within our busy crisis pathway. The pathway incorporates the Acute Liaison Teams at the general hospitals, our Crisis Caf work, and Police Custody. This post will be predominantly based on the Street Triage and Force Control Room team but you may be asked to work some of your shifts across the pathway as appropriate.
The work in the force control room focuses on offering triage, advice and liaison to police officers at incidents where there are mental health concerns. It may also be necessary for you to attend incidents where officers are present to support the delivery of improved mental health pathways and specialist mental health assessment.
Following triage to advise police on appropriate pathways, management strategies and care needs. If required provide nursing assessment at community incidents. It may be that referrals will be made to outside agencies following these contacts and police will require support to access NHFT pathways as appropriate. This role will include the practical management of incidents that involve potential arrest under section 136 of the mental health act and also arrangements regarding section 135 management.
About us
The team is a very small team and you will be working along side another member of staff where your shifts will overlap. The team are very friendly and helpful and will make you feel welcome. They all work shifts and are very flexible to each others needs. They work 3 long days and tend to work extra days on the bank.
The applicant will be based in the Force Control room and during the evening will be required to work from The Nab (police station ) Kettering and Weston Favell in Northamptonshire. This resource will cover the county with help from their colleague in the Force Control room.
The applicant will have to have good communication skills, goos ineraction skills and should be able to build good working relationships with both the staff in the control room and in the Trust.
You will work closely with The MH hub based in Rushden and also the Urgent Care and assessment team and the Acute liaison team at times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The street Triage Mental Health car support will involve supporting Police Officers regarding access to SystmOne, advice and attending incidents involving a person presenting with suicidal/concerning behaviourthat may be linked to a mental health issue. You would be teamed up with an officer to provide an urgent response to individuals in contact with the police who have mental health concerns.
The role will be based predominately around the street triage car rota which will cover shifts between 10am till 3am 7 days a week. As the service develops it may be that shifts are extended further into the night and there may be the need for night work in other areas of the pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The street Triage Mental Health car support will involve supporting Police Officers regarding access to SystmOne, advice and attending incidents involving a person presenting with suicidal/concerning behaviourthat may be linked to a mental health issue. You would be teamed up with an officer to provide an urgent response to individuals in contact with the police who have mental health concerns.
The role will be based predominately around the street triage car rota which will cover shifts between 10am till 3am 7 days a week. As the service develops it may be that shifts are extended further into the night and there may be the need for night work in other areas of the pathway.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Dual trained (RMN and RGN) or RMN with demonstrable evidence of skills and training in physical healthcare/offenders.
- Academic qualification to 1st degree level (or equivalent) in relevant subject.
Experience
Essential
- Min 3 years post qualification experience working with people with mental health problems.
- Training in risk assessment and risk management.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks (PACE, MHA, MCA, MAPPA) and application to people with mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audit and research.
- Training in specialist forensic risk assessment tools (i.e.: HCR-20).
- Training and evidenced competencies (or appropriate qualification) in forensic mental health.
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change.
- Effective negotiation skills that demonstrates a flexible and patient friendly approach.
- Flexible working - will be required to work outside of regular office hours, on an agreed shift basis.
- Skills in working effectively, directly with clients with complex needs and risks including offending behavior and risk of violence.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current policy regarding people with mental health problems within the criminal justice and forensic services.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Dual trained (RMN and RGN) or RMN with demonstrable evidence of skills and training in physical healthcare/offenders.
- Academic qualification to 1st degree level (or equivalent) in relevant subject.
Experience
Essential
- Min 3 years post qualification experience working with people with mental health problems.
- Training in risk assessment and risk management.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks (PACE, MHA, MCA, MAPPA) and application to people with mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audit and research.
- Training in specialist forensic risk assessment tools (i.e.: HCR-20).
- Training and evidenced competencies (or appropriate qualification) in forensic mental health.
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change.
- Effective negotiation skills that demonstrates a flexible and patient friendly approach.
- Flexible working - will be required to work outside of regular office hours, on an agreed shift basis.
- Skills in working effectively, directly with clients with complex needs and risks including offending behavior and risk of violence.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current policy regarding people with mental health problems within the criminal justice and forensic services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
