Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
An exciting opportunity has
become available for a mental health nurse to join the West Yorkshire Liaison
and Diversion (L&D) service. The aim of L&D is to divert vulnerable
people out of the criminal justice system and into services to support them
long term. With staff at each part of the criminal justice system, we ensure
that information about vulnerable people is shared in a timely manner to
support decision making and appropriate outcomes.
Working as part of a
multi-disciplinary team in the community, the post holder will triage, asses,
and liaise in relation to people in police custody, making appropriate
referrals into services. As part of a wider team of nurses across WY, working
in partnership with probation to provide reports to the judiciary to support
sentencing decisions, is a pivotal part of this role. Partnership working at
the heart of our service and co-production a golden thread through all our
work. Including collaboration with MH trusts across WY and secure estate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake
screening assessments using comprehensive assessment skills, excellent
communication, trauma informed approach. Manage workload, effectively
prioritising as an autonomous practitioner. Write mental health reports to
provide to court to help inform sentencing. Complete comprehensive referrals
into appropriate short-term and long-term services. Provide client with support
and handholding to appointments to encourage engagement. Promote the welfare
and social inclusion of vulnerable adults and valuing principles such as
equality and diversity. Share timely
information about vulnerable people with health, justice and other agencies to
assist decision making about potential criminal justice and health outcomes and
ensure risk is managed effectively and clients are safeguarded. Provide
supervision to junior members of the team whilst encouraging Continuing
Professional Development for post holder and other members of the team.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To work as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team providing intensive mental health and social care assessments, identify care pathways and where indicated diversion to individuals within the police custody suites, courts and probation services.
The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and courts working with people within the criminal justice system, where potential mental health and or learning disability need is suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify robust pathways.
This involves a commitment to close partnership working with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To attend police custody suites and magistrates courts and provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways for individuals where a potential mental health or learning disability need has been identified.
- To provide the police and court with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
- To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court, and probation acting as a single point of contact for health.
- To address the court in person when necessary in order to advise the court in the disposal and care pathway of a particular case.
- Where diversion is indicated to facilitate mental health act assessments at the police station.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To work as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team providing intensive mental health and social care assessments, identify care pathways and where indicated diversion to individuals within the police custody suites, courts and probation services.
The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and courts working with people within the criminal justice system, where potential mental health and or learning disability need is suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify robust pathways.
This involves a commitment to close partnership working with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To attend police custody suites and magistrates courts and provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways for individuals where a potential mental health or learning disability need has been identified.
- To provide the police and court with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.
- To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court, and probation acting as a single point of contact for health.
- To address the court in person when necessary in order to advise the court in the disposal and care pathway of a particular case.
- Where diversion is indicated to facilitate mental health act assessments at the police station.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Working knowledge of the MHA 1983, CPA and other relevant codes of practice.
Desirable
- Training in P.S.I. and C.B.T.
- HCR-20
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible, self-motivated and work in M.D.T. setting and ability to work with Partnership agencies.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- 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)
- Ability to work unsocial hours
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Qualification at degree level or equivalent in either mental health nursing, learning disability nursing, occupational therapy or social work.
- Hold current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of post registration training and development
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
- Equivalent level of teaching mentoring qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of carrying out complex risk assessment and development comprehensive packages of care to meet individual needs and management associated risks.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Skills in specialist assessments, negotiation, engagement and teamwork.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in clinical supervision.
- Experience of substance misuse.
- Relapse prevention.
- Use of assessment tools.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who are difficult to engage having developed through theoretical and practical knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
-
- Substantial experience of practice at a senior level working autonomously and responsibility of supervising others.
- Substantial experience in community setting.
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience of supervising other staff.
- Experience of support carers and families.
- A proven commitment to working in partnership with service users and carers in the delivery of effective services
Desirable
- Experience/training in Research.
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).
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Working knowledge of the MHA 1983, CPA and other relevant codes of practice.
Desirable
- Training in P.S.I. and C.B.T.
- HCR-20
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible, self-motivated and work in M.D.T. setting and ability to work with Partnership agencies.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- 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)
- Ability to work unsocial hours
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Qualification at degree level or equivalent in either mental health nursing, learning disability nursing, occupational therapy or social work.
- Hold current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of post registration training and development
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
- Equivalent level of teaching mentoring qualification.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of carrying out complex risk assessment and development comprehensive packages of care to meet individual needs and management associated risks.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Skills in specialist assessments, negotiation, engagement and teamwork.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in clinical supervision.
- Experience of substance misuse.
- Relapse prevention.
- Use of assessment tools.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who are difficult to engage having developed through theoretical and practical knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
-
- Substantial experience of practice at a senior level working autonomously and responsibility of supervising others.
- Substantial experience in community setting.
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience of supervising other staff.
- Experience of support carers and families.
- A proven commitment to working in partnership with service users and carers in the delivery of effective services
Desirable
- Experience/training in Research.
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).
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).
