Job summary
Although the recruiting Trust is North London NHS Foundation Trust, this post is based in Manchester and there is no expectation for successful candidate to be travelling to Trust sites in London on a regular basis.
A unique opportunity to do something different and join the CCS North, based in the North of England.
An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join our newly commissioned Counter Terrorism Clinical Consultancy Service.
The CTCCS is a joint NHS andPolice Mental Health Team whichfacilitates information sharing withlocal mental health services forindividuals who have come to theattention of Counter TerrorismPolicing and who are thought toeither present a risk of seriousharm or have safeguarding,welfare or treatment needs in thecontext of mental disorder.
The aim of the team is to work with counter-terrorism officers in assessing and managing the risks posed by individuals with severe mental illness through advice, consultation, and detailed formulations to aid understanding.
Please note this is a national service and therefore there will be an expectation of regular travel to other sites within the region, including overnight stays on occasion.
The role will require security clearance to SC - Please note that this is a formal requirement for the job and can take in excess of six months from the point of SC application submission.
For an informal discussion please contact Team Lead Sarah Sanderson - Sarah.Sanderson26@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
NHS Discounts, generous annual leave, and NHS pension scheme
Excellent internal staff network
The postholder will be aligned with our Values:
We Are Kind
We Are Respectful
We Work Together
We Keep Things Simple
We Empower
We Are Proudly Diverse
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington.
About us
This is a specialist workplace setting being co-located at all times within policing units and we have a good team working ethic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a forensic mental health expert to the policing colleagues and will hold a caseload within the team. Their role will be alongside the MDT to provide a clinical formulation of the main concerns in a case and to consult to other stakeholders.
Please see JD for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a forensic mental health expert to the policing colleagues and will hold a caseload within the team. Their role will be alongside the MDT to provide a clinical formulation of the main concerns in a case and to consult to other stakeholders.
Please see JD for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A professional qualification relevant to mental health practice: RMN/Degree/Diploma in Nursing, CQSW/Degree/Diploma in Social Work. Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in forensic mental health
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant knowledge of PREVENT
- Significant experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience in acute adult, multidisciplinary community mental health services.
- Significant experience of working within a Forensic/Criminal Justice environment.
- Significant experience of assessing risk and developing risk management plans
Desirable
- Evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and its application in this setting.
- Ability to be innovative in practice.
- Experience of giving written and oral evidence in a court or tribunal setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Ability to treat Service Users with respect and dignity, being culturally sensitive as appropriate, and consider the needs of the whole person
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A professional qualification relevant to mental health practice: RMN/Degree/Diploma in Nursing, CQSW/Degree/Diploma in Social Work. Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in forensic mental health
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant knowledge of PREVENT
- Significant experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience in acute adult, multidisciplinary community mental health services.
- Significant experience of working within a Forensic/Criminal Justice environment.
- Significant experience of assessing risk and developing risk management plans
Desirable
- Evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and its application in this setting.
- Ability to be innovative in practice.
- Experience of giving written and oral evidence in a court or tribunal setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Ability to treat Service Users with respect and dignity, being culturally sensitive as appropriate, and consider the needs of the whole person
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
