Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Band 7 Senior practitioner with
experience in the criminal justice system to be an integral part of a Crown
Court service.
We are looking for an innovative and confident individual who is
skilled in complex assessments (including assessment of risk), demonstrates
decision making/ problem solving skills and who also has effective
communication skills.
The successful applicant will support a Liaison and
Diversion service that works across Court and local police custody suites in
order to help identify individuals who present with vulnerabilities that may
include mental health issues, neurodevelopmental disorders, substance misuse
and who also may present with a degree of risk.
The service ethos is to
proactively intervene at the earliest possible opportunity in the Criminal
Justice system pathway, so that those in need of support receive appropriate
care and treatment in a timely fashion.
Main duties of the job
You
will work autonomously in the Crown Court, receiving referrals for assessment
and specialist advice from the judiciary, probation, and others where concerns
arise about a defendants mental health or serious vulnerability. This will
involve work on serious criminal cases.
Your thorough, meticulous written assessments and clear oral evidence in Court
will inform the bench of the defendants needs in relation to judicial
processes, including advising on the need for further specialist assessment,
and on appropriate disposal options.
You will have robust boundaries, and be
able to navigate the culture of the Court, developing and maintaining working
relationships, even when under pressure.
The post holders will be required to work from Hull Crown Court
Operating hours will be Monday - Friday 9-5pm
We offer a thorough training programme that is tailored to the individual's
experience and needs.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare
NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. See the supporting link
on the right for a full list of rewards & why to work for Leeds Community
Healthcare.
Right to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their
own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will
assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring
that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post
holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and
guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence
based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for
developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging
knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to
make improvements.
Car
owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the
job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement).
DBS clearance is an essential requirement for this role, therefore the expected
candidate will need to be vetted as per Police Procedure and cleared to work in
the Criminal Justice Settings.
Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge
covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based
knowledge, experience and competence
1.2.
Where appropriate to service delivery,
demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity
e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3.
Demonstrates independent practice responding to
social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered
1.4.
Makes complex judgements requiring analysis,
interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge
sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5.
Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to
field of work
1.6.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment
1.7.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard
1.8.
Prioritises their own workload and that of the
wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.9.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and
compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their
own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will
assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring
that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post
holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and
guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence
based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for
developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging
knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to
make improvements.
Car
owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the
job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement).
DBS clearance is an essential requirement for this role, therefore the expected
candidate will need to be vetted as per Police Procedure and cleared to work in
the Criminal Justice Settings.
Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge
covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based
knowledge, experience and competence
1.2.
Where appropriate to service delivery,
demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity
e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3.
Demonstrates independent practice responding to
social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered
1.4.
Makes complex judgements requiring analysis,
interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge
sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5.
Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to
field of work
1.6.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment
1.7.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard
1.8.
Prioritises their own workload and that of the
wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.9.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and
compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Evidence of post registration training and development, eg post graduate qualification in Criminal Justice, law of Forensic mental health
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a forensic or criminal justice setting, with a good working knowledge of risk analysis, to advise the Court whether pre-sentence psychiatric reports should explicitly address risk.
- Experience of working in a community mental health environment, CAMHs or YOS
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of collective data and providing reports basis on an associated data set
- Experience of using audit tools to inform service development and ensure quality of care provision
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR
Essential
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work on the occasions it may be required.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation
- A good working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and especially Part III. (Part III of the 1983 Mental Health Act (amended 2007) covers patients concerned with criminal proceedings).
- A good working knowledge of the Criminal Procedures and Insanity legislation governing unfitness to plead, insanity, and alternative disposals.
- A good working knowledge of available General Adult Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services, Learning Disability Services, Children and Adolescent Services (CAMHS) and Old Age Psychiatry.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Application of clinical governance and quality measures in practice
- Knowledge of the Community Care Act, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) The Bradley report, and other relevant notional policies and guidelines.
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Performs test / procedures / diagnostics relevant to clinical role at a specialist level proficiently
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
- Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile presentations
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers and
- managing conflict when appropriate and the ability to write clear concise records and reports
- Ability to represent the service across other areas, across agencies/services and at high level professional meetings, including safeguarding/.child protection, CPA and other multidisciplinary meetings.
- Experience of conducting comprehensive risk assessments
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback
- Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS or social care organisations/ policies and procedures
- An understanding of the role of the National Offender Management Service Public Protection & Mental Health Group.
- Knowledge of the role and function of court appointed intermediaries.
- Additional direct experience or academic study relating to Criminal Justice or forensic mental health
- Knowledge of specific clinical and risk assessment/management tools, Care Programme Approach, HCR-20, HONOSCA and other relevant tools
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Evidence of post registration training and development, eg post graduate qualification in Criminal Justice, law of Forensic mental health
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a forensic or criminal justice setting, with a good working knowledge of risk analysis, to advise the Court whether pre-sentence psychiatric reports should explicitly address risk.
- Experience of working in a community mental health environment, CAMHs or YOS
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of collective data and providing reports basis on an associated data set
- Experience of using audit tools to inform service development and ensure quality of care provision
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR
Essential
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work on the occasions it may be required.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Detailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation
- A good working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and especially Part III. (Part III of the 1983 Mental Health Act (amended 2007) covers patients concerned with criminal proceedings).
- A good working knowledge of the Criminal Procedures and Insanity legislation governing unfitness to plead, insanity, and alternative disposals.
- A good working knowledge of available General Adult Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services, Learning Disability Services, Children and Adolescent Services (CAMHS) and Old Age Psychiatry.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Application of clinical governance and quality measures in practice
- Knowledge of the Community Care Act, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) The Bradley report, and other relevant notional policies and guidelines.
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Performs test / procedures / diagnostics relevant to clinical role at a specialist level proficiently
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
- Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile presentations
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers and
- managing conflict when appropriate and the ability to write clear concise records and reports
- Ability to represent the service across other areas, across agencies/services and at high level professional meetings, including safeguarding/.child protection, CPA and other multidisciplinary meetings.
- Experience of conducting comprehensive risk assessments
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback
- Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS or social care organisations/ policies and procedures
- An understanding of the role of the National Offender Management Service Public Protection & Mental Health Group.
- Knowledge of the role and function of court appointed intermediaries.
- Additional direct experience or academic study relating to Criminal Justice or forensic mental health
- Knowledge of specific clinical and risk assessment/management tools, Care Programme Approach, HCR-20, HONOSCA and other relevant tools
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
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).
