Bradford Courts Mental Health Nurse

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

BDCFT is looking for two enthusiastic Band 6 Mental Health professionals to be an active part of a team of trained and competent professionals in the Mental Health Criminal Justice Team, who deliver a timely and compassionate assessment which effectively sign posts service users with mental health issues identified within the Criminal Justice System.

This role will be to provide a service in partnership with the Liaison & Diversion team, with key aims of providing concise Court Reports jointly with other agencies such as Probation, Court Systems and Legal Representatives and to compassionately signpost service users into appropriate care and support

The successful applicants will need to be a motivated practitioner, able to work independently, but have the ability to work alongside other agencies whilst respecting their views and methods and simultaneously promoting Mental Health and collaborative working. In addition, close relationships and partnership working will be essential with other key stake holders such as the Voluntary Care Sector, Local Authority, Court Services, Probation and above all the service users and their families.

Other key areas of work that the applicant will need to focus on are, trauma informed care, ensuring older adults receive an equitable service, creating safe and inclusive pathways for all service user, a focus on the increased risks for Perinatal service users and linking in to key services to counter the impact of social deprivation.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

You will be employed by Bradford District Care Foundation Trust (BDCFT) working within the existing Liaison and Diversion Team in Bradford through partnership working agreement

To complete Mental Health assessments / screening during in partnership with the Criminal Justice System and other agencies to determine the level of risk to people with mental health issues.

To work in support of other allied health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care and treatment.

The post holder will work within office hours, in partnership with agencies of the Criminal Justice System, including Probation, Crown Prosecution Service, defence solicitors, barristers, Clerks of Court, Magistrates, Crown Court, and prison services.

To deliver a high standard and quality service which enables patients to be supported throughout their care pathway whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety.

To always communicate effectively with other services of the Care Trust, other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers/ visitors to ensure holistic care is delivered.

Support the Team Manager in the management of staff, meeting quality standards, implementing policy, managing change and delivering innovation.

Closing Date: 30th November 2022

Shortlisting Date: 1st December 2022

Interview Date: 8th December 2022

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Additional cost of living payments for bands 1 - 7

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Date posted

03 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-22-4743327

Job locations

Bradford Magistrates or Bradford Crown Court

Bradford

BD1 1LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oRegistered Mental Health Nursing Certificate (RMN)
oCurrent Registration on part 3 or part o13 of NMC register or other professional register for a minimum of 3 years

Desirable

Professional qualification at Diploma/Degree level

Experience

Essential

oRecent experience of completing first assessments and making autonomous clinical risk decisions.
oAbility to produce high quality written reports
oExperience of utilising theoretical and practical knowledge to engage and assess people with complex mental health needs
oExperience of carrying out complex risk assessment and the management of associated risks
oDemonstrate ability to be flexible, self-motivated, and work in M.D.T. setting and ability to work with Partnership agencies.

Knowledge

Essential

oSound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
oSound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act. Knowledge of current professional issues.

Desirable

Experience of working with Criminal Justice Agencies
Understanding of Part 3 of the Mental Health Act
Understanding of Mental Health Treatment Requirement Orders

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oRegistered Mental Health Nursing Certificate (RMN)
oCurrent Registration on part 3 or part o13 of NMC register or other professional register for a minimum of 3 years

Desirable

Professional qualification at Diploma/Degree level

Experience

Essential

oRecent experience of completing first assessments and making autonomous clinical risk decisions.
oAbility to produce high quality written reports
oExperience of utilising theoretical and practical knowledge to engage and assess people with complex mental health needs
oExperience of carrying out complex risk assessment and the management of associated risks
oDemonstrate ability to be flexible, self-motivated, and work in M.D.T. setting and ability to work with Partnership agencies.

Knowledge

Essential

oSound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
oSound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act. Knowledge of current professional issues.

Desirable

Experience of working with Criminal Justice Agencies
Understanding of Part 3 of the Mental Health Act
Understanding of Mental Health Treatment Requirement Orders

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).