Job summary
Waddon Ward is a Forensic Intensive Psychological Treatment Service (FIPTS) based at River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital. We are a 15 bedded male medium secure unit offering assessment, treatment and care for offenders with severe and enduring personality disorder. It is one of only two specialist units in the country. We accept referrals from prison, high secure or medium secure services within the south of England
Our treatment model is based on the Violence Reduction Programme (VRP) which all the patients participate in. This is an intensive therapy delivered by psychiatrists, psychologist, nurses and therapists, a true multi-disciplinary approach. We help people to reduce aggression and anti-social behaviour and to improve relationships.Other treatments include group-work and one to one therapy sessions, occupational therapy and meaningful work to help people live more independently in the community. There is a three to four month assessment period on the ward before treatment begins, which typically lasts between one and two years.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide advanced mental health support and treatment to patients in the personality disorder medium secure ward. You will be expected to lead on the delivery of a high quality service and support and drive the standard of care delivered by the clinical team as a whole. Emphasis will be on risk assessment and risk management using least restrictive practice and promoting individualised care. The post holder will use innovative approaches utilising research and good practice guidelines.
About us
Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
South London and Maudsley is committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important for us that you are valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected site
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist advice and consultation regarding formulations working within professional guidelines.
- To co-ordinate and deliver highly specialist multi-disciplinary assessments.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team
- Manage own caseload and provide specialist support to patients and their families referred to the service.
- Work as part of the team to achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients and their families and ensure these are evidenced by performance indicators such as activity data, targets and quality measures.
- Work in partnership with other agencies involved with the patient and their family, carers to support integrated practice and service delivery
Key Responsibilities:
1) Clinical:
(a) Assume responsibility for own case load and case management of patients who are determined to be at low, medium or high risk.
(b) Provide assessments, other specialist assessments and risk assessments
(c) Formulate care plans, based on assessment. Design, write and share a copy of the care plan with patients and other professional colleagues
(d) Carry out the care plan using evidence-based models of psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions.
(e) Participate and lead in joint complex assessments with other disciplines and other agencies and provide reports for referrers, families and other agencies as required.
(f) Assess safeguarding issues for each case and refer concerns appropriately.
(g) Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.
(h) To work in ways that is sensitive to the needs of the patients and individuals from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, mindful of the impact that race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability and social difference may have on client systems and to develop innovative ways of meeting their particular needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist advice and consultation regarding formulations working within professional guidelines.
- To co-ordinate and deliver highly specialist multi-disciplinary assessments.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies as agreed with the multi-disciplinary team
- Manage own caseload and provide specialist support to patients and their families referred to the service.
- Work as part of the team to achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients and their families and ensure these are evidenced by performance indicators such as activity data, targets and quality measures.
- Work in partnership with other agencies involved with the patient and their family, carers to support integrated practice and service delivery
Key Responsibilities:
1) Clinical:
(a) Assume responsibility for own case load and case management of patients who are determined to be at low, medium or high risk.
(b) Provide assessments, other specialist assessments and risk assessments
(c) Formulate care plans, based on assessment. Design, write and share a copy of the care plan with patients and other professional colleagues
(d) Carry out the care plan using evidence-based models of psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions.
(e) Participate and lead in joint complex assessments with other disciplines and other agencies and provide reports for referrers, families and other agencies as required.
(f) Assess safeguarding issues for each case and refer concerns appropriately.
(g) Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.
(h) To work in ways that is sensitive to the needs of the patients and individuals from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, mindful of the impact that race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability and social difference may have on client systems and to develop innovative ways of meeting their particular needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
- Training in clinical supervision such as ENB 998 or mentorship and or equivalent experience and training
Desirable
- MSc level qualification associated with Forensic mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out specialist Forensic mental health assessments and treatments
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the general evidence base for treatment in Forensic mental health
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to engage therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly, taking account of cultural diversity
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
- Training in clinical supervision such as ENB 998 or mentorship and or equivalent experience and training
Desirable
- MSc level qualification associated with Forensic mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out specialist Forensic mental health assessments and treatments
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the general evidence base for treatment in Forensic mental health
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to engage therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly, taking account of cultural diversity
- Leadership skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital
Monk's Orchard Road
West Wickham
BR3 3BX
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
