Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
We have an exciting
opportunity for an enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join the Forensic
Outreach Liaison Service for Learning Disability and/or Autism (FOLS LDA).
The FOLS LDA service is
available to people over the age of 18 with a diagnosis of learning disability
and/or autism who have offended or are at risk of offending. The service covers
Leeds and Bradford as well as the SWYPFT footprint. The service users FOLS
supports will display a range of behaviour that presents a risk to others and
the post-holder will contribute to this care through supporting the provision of
structures assessments and offence-focussed interventions.
The successful
candidate will work as part of a strong multi-disciplinary team. The work will
be undertaken in a variety of settings; including private and local authority
day placements, residential homes and community. We offer consultation to, and
work closely with, criminal justice agencies and processes such as Probation,
MAPPA and the Police Public Protection Units. The service provides a
formulation driven, trauma informed and strengths-based approach to risk
management. The team supports each other in clinical decision making and
especially promotes shared and joint decision making between different
disciplines.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be expected to work within an agreed level of autonomy to
assist in the assessment and intervention work. You will be a highly
enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be able to use initiative and
apply judgement to all aspects of the role.
The
Mental Health Practitioner will be required to
undertake risk assessments to identify and inform risk management strategies.
The
candidate will have an active caseload which may involve seeing and reviewing
the service user to complete assessments and review progress. The candidate
will work with other agencies to provide advice and consultation.
Experience
with working with complex LD and/or Autism needs is desirable, however being
enthusiastic about this service user group and working in a new and developing
service is essential. the successful candidate will be passionate about
improving the lives on vulnerable adults. Due to extensive travel, access to a
car and a full drivers license is essential.
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
The post holder
carries the responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the Forensic
Outreach Liaison team for people with Learning Disabilities. The caseload will include clients of all
levels of ability as defined by the team criteria. The post holder will serve as an effective
member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will promote a
consistent multi-agency approach.
The post holder
will contribute to the leadership and development of the FOLs Learning
Disability team in accordance within local and national guidance.
The post holder
will have the ability to work independently as specialist individual
practitioner and make autonomous decisions as required. Have good clinical, management and leadership
skills.
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
- To promote positive leadership through
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- To liaise with members of the
multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Support the effective management of resources and
delegation as required.
- Provide audit information as necessary.
- Manage patient crisis and respond in a
timely manner.
- Contribute towards care management
processes where appropriate.
- Manage
an individual caseload by prioritising need.
- Support
junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties.
- Organise and contribute to patient reviews as necessary.
- To ensure that existing, relevant, agreed local district
policies are known and adhered to within the nursing team.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
carries the responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in the Forensic
Outreach Liaison team for people with Learning Disabilities. The caseload will include clients of all
levels of ability as defined by the team criteria. The post holder will serve as an effective
member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will promote a
consistent multi-agency approach.
The post holder
will contribute to the leadership and development of the FOLs Learning
Disability team in accordance within local and national guidance.
The post holder
will have the ability to work independently as specialist individual
practitioner and make autonomous decisions as required. Have good clinical, management and leadership
skills.
KEY
RESULT AREAS:
- To promote positive leadership through
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- To liaise with members of the
multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Support the effective management of resources and
delegation as required.
- Provide audit information as necessary.
- Manage patient crisis and respond in a
timely manner.
- Contribute towards care management
processes where appropriate.
- Manage
an individual caseload by prioritising need.
- Support
junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties.
- Organise and contribute to patient reviews as necessary.
- To ensure that existing, relevant, agreed local district
policies are known and adhered to within the nursing team.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practise underpinned by theory
- Current philosophy underpinning mental illness/learning disability community care provision
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues, students, trainees
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g, practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing
- Planning and organising skills
- Health promoting/facilitation
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues
- Mental Health
- Challenging Behaviour
- Complex health needs
- Teaching practice
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience in care of people with complex mental illness/learning disability
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Managing Care
- Service Development
- Working with families and carers
- Care Management
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and/or training
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Further training in areas relevant to practise eg, autism, challenging behaviour, long term conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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/Skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practise underpinned by theory
- Current philosophy underpinning mental illness/learning disability community care provision
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues, students, trainees
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g, practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing
- Planning and organising skills
- Health promoting/facilitation
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues
- Mental Health
- Challenging Behaviour
- Complex health needs
- Teaching practice
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience in care of people with complex mental illness/learning disability
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Managing Care
- Service Development
- Working with families and carers
- Care Management
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and/or training
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Further training in areas relevant to practise eg, autism, challenging behaviour, long term conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self Motivated
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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).
