Job summary
We
are looking for experienced and enthusiastic mental health professional to join
our team in Hull and Humberside.
Are you looking to expand your knowledge and skill base working within a
challenging environment? If you have answered yes then we have an exciting
opportunity for you. What's the job?
This
is an exciting opportunity for a skilled B6 practitioner with
experience in the criminal justice system to be an integral part of the newly
commissioned Reconnect service. You will be working with both adults within
what is a very interesting, challenging, yet rewarding area of care that is
continuing to develop further.
The
post holder will have excellent communication and person skills and have
extensive experience of working with individuals in mental health, learning
disability or criminal justice services and experience of managing a team.
The Humberside Reconnect Service is a care after custody
service that seeks to improve the care of people leaving prison by offering our
service and support pre-release, and continued support in the community post
release. We are looking to appoint a motivated, qualified Band 6 Mental Health
Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker. The Specialist Reconnect Practitioner will take a
lead role in the establishment and ongoing development of the new Reconnect
Service across Humberside covering 2 prisons HMP Hull and HMP Humber also the
wider community of Humberside and North Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties of the job
To
provide a holistic screening, assessment and onward referral service to those
individuals identified and referred, who are due to be released from HMP Hull
and HMP Humber
Ensure
comprehensive assessments identify the health and social care needs and most
appropriate care pathways and consider ways of referring to services which meet
their needs in partnership with other professionals involved
Liaise
with health and criminal justice services to determine the most appropriate
outcome and share information as necessary to reach an informed decision, in
conjunction with information sharing protocol
Develop
risk assessment and management in partnership with families/clients, carers,
and contribute to multi-agency risk assessment/management and complete relevant
risk assessment and management documentation
Work
closely within a multi-agency setting, consulting with colleagues in the
statutory and voluntary sector who are involved with clients in contact with
Criminal justice agencies
We offer a thorough training programme that is
tailored to the individual's experience and needs.
This role
requires full police/prison vetting, and it is essential that you can travel
independently across the area and have access to a suitable vehicle for
business purposes.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds
Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated
as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and
practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and
practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Leadership and management training ILM 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a criminal justice setting or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Application of clinical governance and quality measures in practice
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR
Essential
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Leadership and management training ILM 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a criminal justice setting or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Application of clinical governance and quality measures in practice
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR
Essential
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
