Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
An exciting new post has
arisen in the Calderdale Intensive Home Based Treatment Team , for a Band 6
Police Liaison Practitioner.
The working hours will be
12-hour shifts days and night as part of the 24/7 rota.
Are you an experienced
practitioner interested in working within our busy IHBTT Crisis Pathway to
ensure service users receive timely interventions with optimum outcomes?
Working from the Police Patrol
Room and the Home Based Treatment Team Office you will be expected to offer
support to officers attending incidents where there are mental health concerns.
The role includes triaging
police logs and advising on the most appropriate action.
Support calls to individuals
may be required and there will be occasions when it is necessary to attend
incidents in the community with officers to facilitate comprehensive mental
health assessments and care planning. You may have occasional need to assess
individuals at the police station.
For full job description, please see attached
supporting documents.
At the time of advertising,
this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to
sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your
application.
Main duties of the job
You will advise on appropriate
pathways and signpost to various agencies where indicated reducing the need
for any police interventions and avoiding use of Section 136 of the Mental
Health Act where appropriate. We aim to practice proactively to avert a crisis
and de-escalate situations which may be highly charged.
A background in crisis /
liaison work would be an advantage but more importantly you will be competent
and confident in working independently , be resilient and enjoy a challenge
with a can do approach and attitude.
You must be able to formulate and document
plans and strategies to manage risk effectively whilst involving the service
user , police colleagues , families and carers. The environment can be fast
paced so an ability to work under pressure is a must.
The successful applicant must
have experience in risk assessment within an acute setting , be highly
motivated & feel confident in working with service users who have complex
mental health & social needs.
The team aims to foster and
develop relationships with the criminal justice system as well as health and
social agencies and have been very successful in the reduction of Section 136
detentions.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To work as a senior member of the police liaison team providing
comprehensive mental health assessments for those in crisis, identify care
pathways and offer support and advice to local police who come into contact
with those who have mental health issues.
The successful applicant will work in the police station and maintain
close links with mental health services, social care and other voluntary
agencies.
This involves a commitment to close partnership working with both
statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a
complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs.
To attend with or without the
police, varying community settings and
provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care
pathways for individuals where a potential mental health or learning
disability need has been identified.
To provide the police with written
information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion.
To work closely and build links
with all officers, acting as a single point of contact for mental health.
Facilitate mental health act
assessments at the police station or in the community if clinically
indicated.
To be proficient in all aspects of
care and risk management associated with the role of lead professional,
whilst referring to appropriate community teams.
To provide specialist advice and
service to the police where indicated.
To provide mental health
information that is proportionate in order to provide the best outcome for
the person, where a potential mental health need has been identified.
To have the interpersonal skills
necessary to develop a therapeutic alliance with emotionally and
psychologically disturbed clients and their carers enabling the client to
accept responsibility for their personal well being appropriate to their
level of cognitive functioning.
To work collaboratively with
clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to
optimise and maintain clients mental state and overall functioning.
To have a comprehensive knowledge
and understanding or current issues and research relevant to the
legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered
e.g. CPA, MHA (1983), S136.
To take personal responsibility and
supervise junior staff, ensuring the maintenance of written and electronic
client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work
activity and to be accountable for your own professional practice.
To participate in the development
of and practice within the policies and procedures of the Trust and adhere
to NHS and NMC guidelines or appropriate governing body specific to
professional role.
To have an understanding or and
participate in the clinical audit process within health and social care.
To be responsible for providing
training to the Police, Police liaison practitioners and wider IHBTT
colleagues re own discipline.
To promote and disseminate evidence
based practice relevant to the Liaison and Diversion and the criminal
justice system to individuals and target groups within the health and
social care community, through the development and delivery or appropriate
training.
To participate in the Trusts
appraisal system taking responsibility for own continues professional
development, keeping abreast of current research and evidence base and
participating in training and development opportunities.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To work as a senior member of the police liaison team providing
comprehensive mental health assessments for those in crisis, identify care
pathways and offer support and advice to local police who come into contact
with those who have mental health issues.
The successful applicant will work in the police station and maintain
close links with mental health services, social care and other voluntary
agencies.
This involves a commitment to close partnership working with both
statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a
complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs.
To attend with or without the
police, varying community settings and
provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care
pathways for individuals where a potential mental health or learning
disability need has been identified.
To provide the police with written
information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion.
To work closely and build links
with all officers, acting as a single point of contact for mental health.
Facilitate mental health act
assessments at the police station or in the community if clinically
indicated.
To be proficient in all aspects of
care and risk management associated with the role of lead professional,
whilst referring to appropriate community teams.
To provide specialist advice and
service to the police where indicated.
To provide mental health
information that is proportionate in order to provide the best outcome for
the person, where a potential mental health need has been identified.
To have the interpersonal skills
necessary to develop a therapeutic alliance with emotionally and
psychologically disturbed clients and their carers enabling the client to
accept responsibility for their personal well being appropriate to their
level of cognitive functioning.
To work collaboratively with
clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to
optimise and maintain clients mental state and overall functioning.
To have a comprehensive knowledge
and understanding or current issues and research relevant to the
legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered
e.g. CPA, MHA (1983), S136.
To take personal responsibility and
supervise junior staff, ensuring the maintenance of written and electronic
client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work
activity and to be accountable for your own professional practice.
To participate in the development
of and practice within the policies and procedures of the Trust and adhere
to NHS and NMC guidelines or appropriate governing body specific to
professional role.
To have an understanding or and
participate in the clinical audit process within health and social care.
To be responsible for providing
training to the Police, Police liaison practitioners and wider IHBTT
colleagues re own discipline.
To promote and disseminate evidence
based practice relevant to the Liaison and Diversion and the criminal
justice system to individuals and target groups within the health and
social care community, through the development and delivery or appropriate
training.
To participate in the Trusts
appraisal system taking responsibility for own continues professional
development, keeping abreast of current research and evidence base and
participating in training and development opportunities.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of carrying out complex risk assessment and development comprehensive packages of care to meet individual needs and management associated risks.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Skills in specialist assessments, negotiation, engagement and teamwork.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in clinical supervision.
- Experience of substance misuse.
- Relapse prevention.
- Use of assessment tools.
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Qualification at degree level or equivalent in either mental health nursing or social work.
- Hold current registration with relevant professional body.
- Evidence of post registration training and development.
Desirable
- An NMC approved mentorship qualification, such as Supporting Learning in Practice (SLiP) or equivalent, and evidence of ongoing mentoring activity.
- Equivalent level of teaching mentoring qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible, self-motivated and work in M.D.T.
- setting and ability to work with Partnership agencies.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Ability to work unsocial hours.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who are difficult to engage having developed through theoretical and practical knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
-
- Substantial experience of practice at a senior level working autonomously and responsibility of supervising others.
- Substantial experience in community setting.
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience of supervising other staff.
- Experience of support carers and families.
- A proven commitment to working in partnership with service users and carers in the delivery of effective services.
Desirable
- Experience/training in Research.
Training
Essential
- Working knowledge of the MHA 1983, CPA and other relevant codes of practice.
Desirable
- Training in P.S.I. and C.B.T.
- HCR-20.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of carrying out complex risk assessment and development comprehensive packages of care to meet individual needs and management associated risks.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Skills in specialist assessments, negotiation, engagement and teamwork.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in clinical supervision.
- Experience of substance misuse.
- Relapse prevention.
- Use of assessment tools.
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Qualification at degree level or equivalent in either mental health nursing or social work.
- Hold current registration with relevant professional body.
- Evidence of post registration training and development.
Desirable
- An NMC approved mentorship qualification, such as Supporting Learning in Practice (SLiP) or equivalent, and evidence of ongoing mentoring activity.
- Equivalent level of teaching mentoring qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible, self-motivated and work in M.D.T.
- setting and ability to work with Partnership agencies.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Ability to work unsocial hours.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who are difficult to engage having developed through theoretical and practical knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
-
- Substantial experience of practice at a senior level working autonomously and responsibility of supervising others.
- Substantial experience in community setting.
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience of supervising other staff.
- Experience of support carers and families.
- A proven commitment to working in partnership with service users and carers in the delivery of effective services.
Desirable
- Experience/training in Research.
Training
Essential
- Working knowledge of the MHA 1983, CPA and other relevant codes of practice.
Desirable
- Training in P.S.I. and C.B.T.
- HCR-20.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
