Job summary
2x 37.5 Hours Per Week available
The Specialist Community Forensic Team have an exciting
opportunity for a highly motivated practitioner within our All-Age Forensic
Community Service.
The
Specialist Community Forensic Team is a multi-disciplinary team support transition,
and continued rehabilitation for service users, out of secure care into the
community. The team provides specialised intervention and forensic risk
management across West Yorkshire.
The role
includes working shifts including 2 long days and 2 mids that cover a 7 day
service within the hours of 08:00-20:00pm to support the pathway development of
the service, providing intensive support, case management and intervention to
service users. Access to a vehicle is essential.
To
discuss the post please contact:
Donna Somers, Team Manager on donna.somer@swyt.nhs.uk
or 07825 962881 Stacey Hayton, General Manager on stacey.hayton@swyt.nhs.uk or 07789 753526
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
The
All-Age Forensic Community Service is a developing service line within the
Forensic Care Group. It includes:
Forensic
CAMHS (inclusive of Y&H FCAMHS, Focus Secure and Focus Wakefield)
Forensic
Outreach and Liaison Service for Learning Disability and/or Autism (FOLS LDA)
Our adult
forensic community service (Forensic Community Transition Team (Bretton Centre)
and the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT))
The
vision is to create a collaborative environment between our community forensic
services and to develop and overarching clinical framework that will support
the way in which a community forensic population is understood, supported and
intervened upon, no matter what age. The purpose of the role is therefore to:
Be the lead professional
in the case management of service users.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and 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.
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
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health needs within a community setting. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a
member of the
Forensic
Community Team and wider Forensic pathway.
Management
of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Forensic Community Team in respect of psycho-social
interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local
practice standards e.g. NIC.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in
the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health needs within a community setting. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a
member of the
Forensic
Community Team and wider Forensic pathway.
Management
of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Forensic Community Team in respect of psycho-social
interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local
practice standards e.g. NIC.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in
the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Person Specification
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
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
- Training in relation to specialist forensic interventions, including HSB, Violence & Fire Setting.
- Experience of delivering training to others.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- 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.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- 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).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an assertive/ community treatment model.
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Special Knowledge/Skills
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
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
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
- Training in relation to specialist forensic interventions, including HSB, Violence & Fire Setting.
- Experience of delivering training to others.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- 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.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues.
Desirable
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- 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).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an assertive/ community treatment model.
- Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Special Knowledge/Skills
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).
