Job summary
Band 6 Mental Health Clinical Advisor (Nurse or Social Worker) role - Force Control Centre (FCC)
East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) is working in collaboration with Bedfordshire Police to deliver an innovative mental health response across Bedfordshire and Luton that brings together Police and Mental Health Services based in the Mental Health Hub at Police Headquarters. This service is seeking a registered professional to join the multi-agency team, working alongside Police staff and a wide range of partner agencies, service users and carers.
Main duties of the job
This team requires someone who embraces collaborative working with partner agencies, service users and carers and who has a keen interest in working alongside Police, other public sector and voluntary organisations.
The role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a unique service, wanting you to use innovative approaches to support in the early detection and intervention for people experiencing mental health crisis. As part of the Mental Health Hub, this role will be managed by the Operational Lead of the Mental Health Hub, with supervision being offered via the practitioners based within the Mental Health Street Triage team.
The key functions of the Mental Health Clinical Advisor role is to provide -
- Telephone based triage, seated in the force control centre of the police headquarters, offering assessment and signposting to relevant services to provide follow up for the service users presenting with mental health needs at the time of their contact with Police;
- Advice, support and consultation to police colleagues regarding the management of calls from people who are presenting with mental health needs;
- Act as a clinical resource to service users, carers and police colleagues;
- Supervision and training to FCC and other police based colleagues to promote and raise awareness of mental health;
- Work in collaboration with third sector partner agencies, which also provide input to Bedfordshire Police;
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to work as part of a multi-agency team within the FCC and to provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health related intervention that is responsive, effective, safe, caring and well led. You will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the distinction between mental distress and the recognition of the signs and symptoms of a mental health relapse or mental health crisis. Utilising professional judgement, supported by evidence based national guidance and knowledge of local resources, you will be responsible for supporting positive outcomes for service users and carers with mental health needs who come into contact with police via 101, 999 or as a victim of crime.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to work as part of a multi-agency team within the FCC and to provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health related intervention that is responsive, effective, safe, caring and well led. You will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the distinction between mental distress and the recognition of the signs and symptoms of a mental health relapse or mental health crisis. Utilising professional judgement, supported by evidence based national guidance and knowledge of local resources, you will be responsible for supporting positive outcomes for service users and carers with mental health needs who come into contact with police via 101, 999 or as a victim of crime.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse
- Current Professional Registration (HCPC, NMC)
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Practice Assessor/ Registered mentor
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working within an NHS/ LSSA environment and an understanding of the issues associated with working within these environment
- Demonstrable experience of assessing skills for service users with mental disorder and the ability to formulate evidence based plans of care and achieve correct outcomes, using best practice guidance
- Sound report writing skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency environment
- Experience of working with Police
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of the MHA (1983) and subsequent amendments and other relevant pieces of mental health related legislation
- Demonstrate a understanding of current legislation, national and local policy and guidance pertaining to the provision of mental health services in all settings including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act (2010), Care Act 2014 and relevant NICE Guidance
- Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options
- Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and practical experience of complex risk assessment and risk management
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of child and adult safe guarding issues
Skills and values
Essential
- Ability to use skills of negotiation and diplomacy when engaging with other professionals, service users and carers. With the ability to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
- Decision-making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users and carers.
- Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- IT skills, experience of working with IT systems (RiO) and ability to learn to use police systems.
- Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
- Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
- Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences.
- Understanding of the Trust structure, values, aims and objectives
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse
- Current Professional Registration (HCPC, NMC)
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Practice Assessor/ Registered mentor
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working within an NHS/ LSSA environment and an understanding of the issues associated with working within these environment
- Demonstrable experience of assessing skills for service users with mental disorder and the ability to formulate evidence based plans of care and achieve correct outcomes, using best practice guidance
- Sound report writing skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency environment
- Experience of working with Police
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of the MHA (1983) and subsequent amendments and other relevant pieces of mental health related legislation
- Demonstrate a understanding of current legislation, national and local policy and guidance pertaining to the provision of mental health services in all settings including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act (2010), Care Act 2014 and relevant NICE Guidance
- Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options
- Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and practical experience of complex risk assessment and risk management
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of child and adult safe guarding issues
Skills and values
Essential
- Ability to use skills of negotiation and diplomacy when engaging with other professionals, service users and carers. With the ability to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
- Decision-making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users and carers.
- Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- IT skills, experience of working with IT systems (RiO) and ability to learn to use police systems.
- Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
- Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
- Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences.
- Understanding of the Trust structure, values, aims and objectives
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).
