Job summary
Full-Time 37.5 Hours Per Week
An opportunity has arisen in this exciting team for a developmental Band 6 Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities Practitioner role to provide effective clinical input into the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) team for LD/ASD.
The service works across West Yorkshire (Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees) and Barnsley.
The team provides risk assessment, direct therapeutic interventions and support transitioning out of secure settings to patients, as well as consultation, advice, supervision and training to relevant services and partners.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working with complex LD, ASD and mental health needs and experience of working with forensic risk is desirable but enthusiasm for working with this client group is essential as well as the ability to be involved in and communicate complex formulations.
This post will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop both their clinical and leadership skills, within the context of secure settings and supporting the service users into the community, assessments to prevent admission and managing risk in as safe a way as possible in the community and minimizing contact with the criminal justice system.
Successful applicants will receive training in forensic risk assessment and best practice.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield.
We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.
We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health needs within a community setting. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Forensic Community Team and wider Forensic pathway.
Key Result Areas:
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Forensic Community Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
Professional:
1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
2. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
3. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
4. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
5. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
6. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
7. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
8. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
9. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
10. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
11. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.
Administrative:
1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
3. Maintains accurate mileage records.
4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health needs within a community setting. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Forensic Community Team and wider Forensic pathway.
Key Result Areas:
Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision of leadership to the Forensic Community Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
Professional:
1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
2. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
3. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
4. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
5. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
6. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
7. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
8. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
9. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
10. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
11. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.
Administrative:
1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.
2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.
3. Maintains accurate mileage records.
4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).
6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.
7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meeting.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience of working in an assertive/ community treatment model.
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
- Training in relation to specialist forensic interventions, including HSB, Violence & Fire Setting.
- Experience of delivering training to others.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of carer services and issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meeting.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience of working in an assertive/ community treatment model.
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
- Training in relation to specialist forensic interventions, including HSB, Violence & Fire Setting.
- Experience of delivering training to others.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of carer services and issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
