Nottingham - Community Forensic Assertive Transition Service MH Nurse
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has come up to work as part of The Assertive Transition Service (ATS) working to expedite the safe, smooth discharge of forensic mental health patients from secure hospital into the community, by providing earlier support in a person’s discharge pathway and more robust care and support post-discharge along with the receiving care team.ATS work with Mental illness and Learning disability and autism cohorts.
The ATS cover the East Midlands with 2 teams, the South team is based in Northampton and they cover Northampton and Leicester and the North team are based in Nottingham and cover Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln. The teams consist of multi-disciplinary health and third sector agency and peer support staff working in an alliance to form one integrated service with Rethink and Framework who deliver support work and substance misuse support.
As a Mental Health Practitioner you will hold a core mental health profession (Nursing, Occupational therapy, social work). The post holder will have some experience of working with complex patients in the community and inpatient settings, with knowledge of Secure services and with skills to assess patient’s needs, analyse and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework.There will be an expectation to travel over Notts, Derby and Lincs on a regular basis (travel reimbursed)
Main duties of the job
The role requires an experienced nurse with specialist skills to assess patient’s needs, analyse and formulate treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary framework, experience of working within forensic services or with individuals diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or ASD.
You will travel between the 3 areas working into NHS and private providers, attending relevant meetings (Ward reviews/CPA/117/Professionals meetings) providing the interface between patients clinical teams and community teams supporting the coordination of patients care.
As the Mental Health Practitioner you will assess and collaboratively produce care plans which will inform the substance misuse workers and support workers of the work that is required to ensure a positive transition process into the community.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse (RLDN, RMN) with current registration with the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC).
You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team, carrying a complex community caseload and providing in reach work to secure settings to support the transition of individuals leaving hospital settings that present a forensic risk.
You will have sound knowledge and understanding of working with individuals with a recognised Mental Illness/IDD and/or ASD , with a forensic risk. The importance of working with colleagues from multiple agencies to ensure a robust package of care is available.
You will develop and work in partnerships with Community Forensic Services, Adult Mental Health Services, Private Sector and Local Authorities.
You will work directly with individuals and their families and carer groups.
You will deliver person specific interventions inclusive of training packages
You will have a sound knowledge of Mental health legislation including MHA, MCA including DoL’s.
Person specification
Expereince
Essential criteria- Experience of working in or closely with a multi-disciplinary team in Community or Forensic Mental Health Team
- Previous experience with adults who have complex needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of Care Programme Approach for clients in the community
- Able to demonstrate successful multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of leading clinical assessments and providing high quality feedback.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983) MCA and DOLS Forensic Sections
- Awareness of different assessment tools available ie HCR20v3
- Experience of working in Forensic Services.
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent report writing skills
- Positive and effective communication skills
- Work as part of team
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict
- Ability to promote a clinical perspective within a multi-agency forum.
- Assessment skills
- Clinical supervision skills
- IT skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Relevant professional health or social care qualification.
- Full professional registration HCPC/NMC
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Clinical supervision Post qualifying experience qualification in: • IDD and or Forensic Mental Health
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria- Car Driver with ability to travel across venues and cross geographical regions
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