Job summary
37.5 hours per week
The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Mental Health Practitioner.
We a looking for a practitioner with a clinical speciality in a psychosocial intervention to work as part of the SCFT MDT supporting individuals in secure care to transition to community settings in West Yorkshire.
The service is now five years old, and the community caseload is growing. There are real time opportunities to deliver highly complex care and treatment in a range of settings to individuals who have significant health inequalities.
We use a trauma informed formulation led approach to our care and treatment, and work collectively as an MDT in decision making and risk management. The post comes with opportunity for autonomous practice, a package of training to support the role, and an embedded supervision structure. Additionally, the post holder will be part of the adult forensic community teams SLT, and as such this post will include development of leadership skills for the successful candidate.
Forensic Community Services across West Yorkshire are developing to reduce the length of stay in secure care, and to offer novel and previously unavailable care and treatment to individuals with high levels of need. This post will be part of supporting the vision for West Yorkshire as a whole at an exiting time of service development.
Main duties of the job
The All-Age Forensic Community Service is a developing service line within the Forensic Care Group. It also 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, providing advice and support to members of the MDT.
Undertake comprehensive assessments & risk assessments
Be enthusiastic about this service user group and motivated to support change and transition needs of individuals.
Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with other agencies to make clinical judgements promoting joint decision making about care delivery to individuals with complex presentations.
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.
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
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
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.
As the lead clinician in a
specialist area of practice the postholder will provide expert clinical
advice and support to other professionals both within the service and to
other professionals.
The post holder will be responsible
for setting professional direction and delivering highly specialist
clinical care to their own caseload and service within that speciality
area. They will undertake specialised assessments, plan and implement
specialist and contemporary evidence based interventions, evaluate
efficacy of such interventions, and maintain associated records detailing
input based on area of specialism.
Provide specialist education and
training for team and multi-agency services in keeping with specialism.
Undertake research and lead
clinical audits in own specialist areas and be responsible for developing
new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging knowledge and
techniques.
Act
as senior practitioner in defined area of specialist work, being responsible
for the maintenance of professional standards and competencies within their
defined clinical area.
To work autonomously and
collaboratively within the MDT, providing advice, consultation and teaching for
other agencies/professionals.
Under
the guidance of senior managers, provide strong collaborative leadership that
promotes and supports qualitative and effective decision making and taking, in
keeping with the Forensic Community service and trust policy.
To provide supervision
and teaching to all other disciplines within forensic community services and to
deputise as agreed for Team Managers.
To promote safeguarding
and the welfare of service users and their families and carers.
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
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
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.
As the lead clinician in a
specialist area of practice the postholder will provide expert clinical
advice and support to other professionals both within the service and to
other professionals.
The post holder will be responsible
for setting professional direction and delivering highly specialist
clinical care to their own caseload and service within that speciality
area. They will undertake specialised assessments, plan and implement
specialist and contemporary evidence based interventions, evaluate
efficacy of such interventions, and maintain associated records detailing
input based on area of specialism.
Provide specialist education and
training for team and multi-agency services in keeping with specialism.
Undertake research and lead
clinical audits in own specialist areas and be responsible for developing
new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging knowledge and
techniques.
Act
as senior practitioner in defined area of specialist work, being responsible
for the maintenance of professional standards and competencies within their
defined clinical area.
To work autonomously and
collaboratively within the MDT, providing advice, consultation and teaching for
other agencies/professionals.
Under
the guidance of senior managers, provide strong collaborative leadership that
promotes and supports qualitative and effective decision making and taking, in
keeping with the Forensic Community service and trust policy.
To provide supervision
and teaching to all other disciplines within forensic community services and to
deputise as agreed for Team Managers.
To promote safeguarding
and the welfare of service users and their families and carers.
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Common sense and sense of humour.
- Willingness to learn.
- Team Player.
- 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).
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Mental Health Practitioner Role.
- Expertise in group and/or individual work in the advanced nursing practice area.
- Expertise in case management / primary nursing and/or equivalent.
- Experience at training and teaching.
- Proven leadership /management /supervision knowledge and skills.
- Experience of working with learning disability and or/autism or nursing in a forensic environment.
- Evidence of advanced clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Advanced experience of safeguarding.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership background.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession.
- Nurse Prescriber or to complete with an agreed timeframe (if relevant for identified portfolio).
- Specialist Knowledge / training through a relevant post graduate qualification or demonstrable experience within the specialism.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Teaching Qualification.
- Masters degree or equivalent.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Qualitative oral and written communication.
- Extensive experience in risk assessment, taking and management and ability to implement evidence based practice.
- Ability to teach, lead and motivate.
- Experience of providing highly specialist advice, consultation and supervision to other professionals.
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Post qualification training and extensive experience in identified portfolio.
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with individuals with learning disability and/or autism and Carers in a Multi-Disciplinary Learning Disability / Mental Health Service.
- Possess advanced clinical skills.
- Highly specialised knowledge, skills and attitude training, up to masters level, in an area of advanced nursing practice.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance for working with learning disability, autism, mental health and safeguarding.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Desirable
- Management/leadership training.
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Common sense and sense of humour.
- Willingness to learn.
- Team Player.
- 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).
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Mental Health Practitioner Role.
- Expertise in group and/or individual work in the advanced nursing practice area.
- Expertise in case management / primary nursing and/or equivalent.
- Experience at training and teaching.
- Proven leadership /management /supervision knowledge and skills.
- Experience of working with learning disability and or/autism or nursing in a forensic environment.
- Evidence of advanced clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
- Advanced experience of safeguarding.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership background.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
- Dip SW or relevant mental health profession.
- Nurse Prescriber or to complete with an agreed timeframe (if relevant for identified portfolio).
- Specialist Knowledge / training through a relevant post graduate qualification or demonstrable experience within the specialism.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Teaching Qualification.
- Masters degree or equivalent.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Qualitative oral and written communication.
- Extensive experience in risk assessment, taking and management and ability to implement evidence based practice.
- Ability to teach, lead and motivate.
- Experience of providing highly specialist advice, consultation and supervision to other professionals.
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Post qualification training and extensive experience in identified portfolio.
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with individuals with learning disability and/or autism and Carers in a Multi-Disciplinary Learning Disability / Mental Health Service.
- Possess advanced clinical skills.
- Highly specialised knowledge, skills and attitude training, up to masters level, in an area of advanced nursing practice.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance for working with learning disability, autism, mental health and safeguarding.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Desirable
- Management/leadership training.
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).
