Job summary
This role is suitable for Registered Nurses who have successfully completed preceptorship and have registered as an approved NMC mentor. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
The Post Holder will provide community-based assessment, treatment, and care for people, aged 18-65, who have a history of offending, and who have mental health needs.
The post holder will aim to provide a flexible, responsive and pro-active programme of care and support for the service users and their carers. you will be required to develop and maintain links across a wide variety of statutory and non-statutory organisations such as Probation, MAPPA, social services, Jigsaw, Hostels and other voluntary and non-voluntary services. You will also be involved in specialist mental health assessments and the application of evidence based psychosocial interventions.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Southwark Community Forensic Team. We are looking to find a dynamic, creative, forward thinking and hard-working nurse to work within our friendly team.
The Post Holder will work as a member of a borough based Forensic Community Team and will manage a reasonable caseload of clients with offending history and mental health problems.
The post holder will aim to provide a flexible, responsive and pro-active programme of care and support for the service users and their carers. you will be required to develop and maintain links across a wide variety of statutory and non-statutory organisations such as Probation, MAPPA, social services, Jigsaw, Hostels and other voluntary and non-voluntary services. You will also be involved in specialist mental health assessments and the application of evidence based psychosocial interventions.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas ofactivity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of theorganisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on a regularbasis. You may be required to work at other locations within the Trust asdetermined by the duties of your post.
You may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas ofactivity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of theorganisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on a regularbasis. You may be required to work at other locations within the Trust asdetermined by the duties of your post.
You may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification- Mental Health Nursing, Social worker, Occupational Therapist with affiliated professional registration NMC, HCPC
- Mentorship qualification/assessor
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Interagency of working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working with diverse groups of patients and staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA, Community Care Act, Carers Act, Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation as application to practice
- Skills in mental health and risk assessments
- Understanding of Care Coordination and CPA
- Skills in being responsive to service user's and carers' needs
- Understanding of recovery in Mental Health
- Very good understanding of care plan and holistic care
Desirable
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and make decision
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
Other Requirments
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
- Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
- Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and expectations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification- Mental Health Nursing, Social worker, Occupational Therapist with affiliated professional registration NMC, HCPC
- Mentorship qualification/assessor
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Interagency of working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working with diverse groups of patients and staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA, Community Care Act, Carers Act, Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation as application to practice
- Skills in mental health and risk assessments
- Understanding of Care Coordination and CPA
- Skills in being responsive to service user's and carers' needs
- Understanding of recovery in Mental Health
- Very good understanding of care plan and holistic care
Desirable
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and make decision
- Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
Other Requirments
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
- Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
- Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and expectations
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).
