Job summary
This is new and fantastic opportunity to join an established multi-disciplinary team working with those with forensic mental health needs in Derbyshire.
This consultant Multi Professional AC (MPAC) post is an exciting new role within the Trust and Derbyshire. It is an amazing opportunity to shape the service as it continues to develop, taking a key leadership role within this specialist team.
The team have a unique clinical model, with engagement and recovery at the centre of its care and risk management. The successful candidate will work alongside a well-established and supportive clinical team that includes a Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, OTs, Engagement workers, Specialty Doctors and Psychology.
The MPAC Consultant will provide strong, visible clinical leadership within the growing Forensic Community Mental Health Team (FCMHT) and provide expert guidance and support to other areas of the organisation around forensic mental health and associated issues. The service sits within the Forensic and Rehabilitation Directorate working closely internally with other teams in the division and with external agencies including MAPPA, probation, secure care services and social care.
Main duties of the job
The role requires you to be a registered Approved Clinician or in the process of working towards this and with a core professional nursing qualification.
The role requires expert clinical knowledge in the assessment, risk management and care of those with forensic mental health needs. They will provide strong, visible clinical leadership within the Forensic Community Mental Health team, and support the wider Forensic and Rehab division.
The post holder will carry a distinct clinical caseload as AC / RC and offer highly specialised forensic clinical care specific to the caseload, using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidenced based and within their specific professional skill set.
The team have a unique clinical model, with engagement and recovery at the centre of its care and risk management. The successful candidate will work alongside a well-established and supportive clinical team that includes a Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, OTs, Engagement workers, Specialty Doctors and Psychology.
There will also be a requirement to contribute to further service development, audit, quality improvement and setting of clinical standards and governance within the Division and beyond.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires expert clinical knowledge in the assessment, risk management and care of those with forensic mental health needs. They will provide strong, visible clinical leadership within the Forensic Community Mental Health team, and support the wider Forensic and Rehab division.
The post holder will carry a distinct clinical caseload as AC / RC and offer highly specialised forensic clinical care specific to the caseload, using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidenced based and within their specific professional skill set.
You will hold a clinical caseload and provide Consultant led care from a psychological / biopsychosocial perspective to a set of patients referred to the FCMHT. You will support individuals both in the community and those transitioning into the community from prison / hospital and help maintain their wellness and safety.
You will carry a clinical caseload and will be the Responsible Clinician for those under your care where required. The post holder will ensure that patients on their caseload always receive person centred care delivered through a trauma lens and are managed safely, effectively and with compassion. As the Responsible Clinician you will lead, coordinate and deliver care and complete all statutory duties required, including the management of restricted patients in the community under Part 3 of the MHA.
There will also be a requirement to contribute to further service development, audit, quality improvement and setting of clinical standards and governance within the Division and beyond.
Please review Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires expert clinical knowledge in the assessment, risk management and care of those with forensic mental health needs. They will provide strong, visible clinical leadership within the Forensic Community Mental Health team, and support the wider Forensic and Rehab division.
The post holder will carry a distinct clinical caseload as AC / RC and offer highly specialised forensic clinical care specific to the caseload, using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidenced based and within their specific professional skill set.
You will hold a clinical caseload and provide Consultant led care from a psychological / biopsychosocial perspective to a set of patients referred to the FCMHT. You will support individuals both in the community and those transitioning into the community from prison / hospital and help maintain their wellness and safety.
You will carry a clinical caseload and will be the Responsible Clinician for those under your care where required. The post holder will ensure that patients on their caseload always receive person centred care delivered through a trauma lens and are managed safely, effectively and with compassion. As the Responsible Clinician you will lead, coordinate and deliver care and complete all statutory duties required, including the management of restricted patients in the community under Part 3 of the MHA.
There will also be a requirement to contribute to further service development, audit, quality improvement and setting of clinical standards and governance within the Division and beyond.
Please review Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Consultant - Psychologist/RMN/AHP/SW, educated to Masters level
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as a clinical leader
- Extensive child and adolescent clinical experience
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of budget setting
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Consultant - Psychologist/RMN/AHP/SW, educated to Masters level
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as a clinical leader
- Extensive child and adolescent clinical experience
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of budget setting
Desirable
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).
