B6 Community Nurse for people with LD and Forensic needs

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works autonomously across Staffordshire to ensure provision of an integrated healthcare service which includes highly specialist assessment to meet the forensics needs of people with Learning Disabilities.

2. To utilise specialist assessment skills to develop robust clinical formulations, care planning, therapeutic intervention/treatment and evaluation for people with Learning Disabilities and forensic needs who are part of the TCP/LD&A cohort.

3. To work autonomously with other agencies as appropriate to ensure multi-disciplinary assessment reports and recommendations are completed as required and that outcomes are routinely measured in line with agreed protocols.

4. To work in partnership with staff within the Community Learning Disability Team and other health colleagues to provide a seamless service for people with learning Disabilities and forensic services.

5. To work alongside colleagues to raise the profile of the healthcare needs of people with Learning Disabilities who have a forensic need.

6. To work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the implementation of effective forensic risk assessment and management strategies designed to effectively manage and mitigate risks.

7. To deliver training for the appropriate development of staff in community services to meet complex clinical needs presented by People with Learning Disabilities and forensic needs in Staffordshire.

8. To implement teaching materials and training packages that enables the development of best practice as agreed and appropriate.

9. To facilitate/support access to forensic services and admission where necessary and appropriate. Advise on suitable reasonable adjustments and support implementation within Learning Disability and Forensic services.

10. To work with colleagues from the Local Authority and/or other health providers to facilitate timely discharge to appropriate community based services, following all locally agreed protocols including 117 Aftercare entitlements in this regard.

11. To case manage a small number of individuals with complex needs and have a high risk of offending and/or admission to an in-patient setting (identified from Dynamic Risk Register, DSR).

12. To engage in Collaborative Safety Planning (and other interventions) with service users on caseload (where appropriate) with the aim of reducing the risk of offending.

13. To work in partnership with and advocate on behalf of service users and carers to ensure that a persons complex care needs are met and that all concerns are escalated to an appropriate level including via local DSR & CETR/CTR processes; MARAC and MAPPA as appropriate.

14. To promote the needs and rights of people with Learning Disabilities including the right to consent to treatment relating to their mental health needs.

15. To work under the operational and clinical supervision of the band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Forensic Liaison Lead and band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Staffordshire).

16. To provide expert advice, clinical supervision and training to other agencies to support the provision of appropriate services for people with Learning Disabilities and forensic needs in South Staffordshire.

17. Facilitate the involvement of independent advocacy services and IMCA where appropriate.

18. To undertake skilled clinical practice, implement and evaluate effective care and interventions supporting the clinical interventions of others.

19. Maintain appropriate records (either written or electronic) adhering to the appropriate regulatory body and MPFT NHS Foundation Trust policy on record keeping and meet requirements of the Data Protection Act and Caldecott Guidelines.

20. To be a visible and competent role model to foster good working relationships which are maintained with a variety of partners; including 3rd sector providers.

21. To provide verbal and written reports for a variety of meetings such as reviews, safeguarding meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as and when required, working with the Operational Manager, other senior health leads, wider Learning Disability Services, to contribute to the planning and delivery of care...

If you feel you have the skills to join the team, we would encourage you to speak to a member of the team prior to making an application, so you can gain an appreciation for community working and to understand the role of a Community Nurse.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Diane Goodwin, Clinical Team Lead on 0300 790 7000 or emailDiane.Goodwin@mpft.nhs.uk

Or

Helen Dobbs, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 03007907000 or emailHelen.Dobbs@mpft.nhs.uk

OrMel Kearnes, Forensic Liaison for people with a learning disability on 03007907000 or emailMelanie.Kearnes@mpft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified RNLD Nurse.
• Current professional registration or accreditation with appropriate body for qualified role (eg NMC).
• Relevant forensic qualification/experience.
• Good use of English both verbal and written.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of portfolio.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability and forensic needs in Community and/or Hospital Settings.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams and of being an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a complex caseload.
• Experience of working in partnership with others, influencing and negotiating effective care.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary risk assessment and management planning.
• Experience of making Safeguarding referrals.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching individuals and groups.
• Experience of the DSR and CTR/CETR process.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The application of care models and theories into practice.
• Knowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, Learning Disabilities and forensic needs.
• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities, Physical Health. Positive Behaviour Support and Applied Behaviour Analysis, Forensic Practice.
• Knowledge of current DOLS, Mental Capacity and Mental Health Act legislation.
• Knowledge of DSR and CTR/CETR processes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lichfield / Flanagan Centre

Lichfield / Stafford

ST16 3AG

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)