Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 health care professional who will provide specialist care co-ordination within our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).
You will have experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems including forensic experience and have a qualification equivalent to degree level in a clinically relevant discipline.
As an ideal candidate for this post you would be a highly competent mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge and seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. We are seeking a motivated individual, if you have an interest in forensic care and have a passion in providing specialist, diverse and collaborative approaches then this vacancy may be for you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical support, consultation and advice, working freely within the 4 Tier model.
- To manage a case load of patients with complex needs including forensic and risk management. With support from other team members provide a robust service and management to our patients.
- To ensure the delivery of expert assessments and interventions and ensure care is delivered effectively and to a high standard. Ensuring that everybody involved the case are involved including other professionals, outside agencies, carers and family.
- Ensure the delivery of consistent care, professional boundaries are maintained and based around evidence based in accordance with best practice.
- To ensure we are able to clearly identify risks and any safeguarding concerns and escalate accordingly.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional at degree level or equivalent (MH Nursing/ OT/Allied Health Professional)
- Evidence of experience
Desirable
- Experience working in Forensic care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care. Including Forensic sections and (MOJ) Ministry of justice.
- Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management.
- Ability to undertake vital assessments in relation to profession.
- Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights
Desirable
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional at degree level or equivalent (MH Nursing/ OT/Allied Health Professional)
- Evidence of experience
Desirable
- Experience working in Forensic care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care. Including Forensic sections and (MOJ) Ministry of justice.
- Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management.
- Ability to undertake vital assessments in relation to profession.
- Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights
Desirable
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
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).
