Job summary We are looking for an experienced mental health practitioner (senior nurse) with experience in the community and forensic fields to join the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT). This is a developing service that has been set up in response to the NHS New Care Models to improve the care of service users within the forensic mental health system. The SCFT works with mental health offenders from the Essex area who are being cared for within medium and low secure mental health units, primarily in Essex. This role will involve holding a small caseload of high risk complex service users (3-5) in the community. Provide operational leadership and management responsibility for the Specialist Community Forensic Mental Health team covering Essex. You will be responsible providing effective leadership and standards of clinical practice and services working closely with the Clinical Lead to establish and maintain service standards. Main duties of the job The SCFT provides a period of 'in-reach' work with our service users for six to nine months prior to discharge with the aim of building good therapeutic relationships; with the aim to engage in them, in care planning, relapse prevention work and addressing potential challenges after discharge. The successful candidate will oversee the day to day running of the service offering support to the care coordinators/social supervisors and work with the rest of the MDT. You will also act as social supervisor/care coordinator for a small caseload of service users through the care system pathway from secure placement to community setting in self-contained accommodation, 24 hour supported care and intensive enablement placements. The successful candidate will be expected to cover the Clinical Lead at meetings and undertake other managerial aspects including HR relates issues, management of staff rota's, caseload allocation, assessments of referred service users to SCFT, chair meetings, give clinical guidance to junior staff and act as a role model. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 364-A-8677 Job locations SCFT 2 Heath Close Billericay CM12 9NW Job description Job responsibilities The main duties include providing expert knowledge and skills to support the multi-disciplinary team. Manage and co-ordinate the team caseload of patients with often complex social, forensic and rehabilitation needs and the associated intervention programs they require. Oversee care provision and ensure that staff maintain accurate risk assessments, care planning and record keeping in order to maintain a safe and effective service. Provide expert leadership to the multidisciplinary team including staff from partner organisations. Ensure staff receive probation, support, supervision and appraisal in a regular and consistent way to support development. Work in close liaison with in-patient forensic services, Social Care, Housing Commissioners and other partners to achieve and maintain smooth care pathways for service users. Act as a social supervisor for restricted patients, providing high-quality and timely reports to the Ministry of Justice as requested. Work within Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults legislation at all times, promoting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Work collaboratively with third sector organisations to identify suitable placements in the community to support transition from secure settings. Co-ordinate and liaise with referrers, including other Trust services, Court services, HM Prison Service Probation, MAPPA, MARAC, CMHTs and wider liaison duties with local statutory and non-statutory bodies. Job description Job responsibilities The main duties include providing expert knowledge and skills to support the multi-disciplinary team. Manage and co-ordinate the team caseload of patients with often complex social, forensic and rehabilitation needs and the associated intervention programs they require. Oversee care provision and ensure that staff maintain accurate risk assessments, care planning and record keeping in order to maintain a safe and effective service. Provide expert leadership to the multidisciplinary team including staff from partner organisations. Ensure staff receive probation, support, supervision and appraisal in a regular and consistent way to support development. Work in close liaison with in-patient forensic services, Social Care, Housing Commissioners and other partners to achieve and maintain smooth care pathways for service users. Act as a social supervisor for restricted patients, providing high-quality and timely reports to the Ministry of Justice as requested. Work within Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults legislation at all times, promoting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Work collaboratively with third sector organisations to identify suitable placements in the community to support transition from secure settings. Co-ordinate and liaise with referrers, including other Trust services, Court services, HM Prison Service Probation, MAPPA, MARAC, CMHTs and wider liaison duties with local statutory and non-statutory bodies. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification in Mental Health nursing (RMN) at degree/masters level or relevant experience. Evidence of post qualification training. Desirable HCR-20 qualification. Formal management qualification. Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, or similar. Knowledge Essential In-depth knowledge of adult forensic mental health. In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2003 Desirable Knowledge of Ministry of justice requirements and how they relate to offenders for mental health Skills / Experience Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Minimum five years post qualification / post graduate experience Minimum of two years leadership experience in an MDT environment. Experience of working closely and developing relationships and working in partnership with other statutory agencies Experience in managing change and problem solving both clinically and within employee relationships. Evidence of post qualifying continued learning and proven awareness of developments criminal justice mental health Desirable Experience in other NHS or local authority adult services. Experience in offender mental health setting Experience of working in other statutory or voluntary agencies Personal Qualities Essential Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate. Ability to contain the emotional impact of work with adults' mental health problems Appreciation of the many aspects of diversity amongst people who use services, and of how structural inequalities affect life experiences, with the ability to adapt your own practice so as to challenge discrimination, reduce inequalities, and promote inclusion. Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to contain and hold the stress of others. Ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task. Ability to manage unpredictable work patterns Ability to deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing situations and family breakdown and provide support to staff in these situations Additional Requirements Essential Fitness Analysis as appropriate Current driving licence Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification in Mental Health nursing (RMN) at degree/masters level or relevant experience. Evidence of post qualification training. Desirable HCR-20 qualification. Formal management qualification. Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, or similar. Knowledge Essential In-depth knowledge of adult forensic mental health. In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983/2003 Desirable Knowledge of Ministry of justice requirements and how they relate to offenders for mental health Skills / Experience Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Minimum five years post qualification / post graduate experience Minimum of two years leadership experience in an MDT environment. Experience of working closely and developing relationships and working in partnership with other statutory agencies Experience in managing change and problem solving both clinically and within employee relationships. Evidence of post qualifying continued learning and proven awareness of developments criminal justice mental health Desirable Experience in other NHS or local authority adult services. Experience in offender mental health setting Experience of working in other statutory or voluntary agencies Personal Qualities Essential Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate. Ability to contain the emotional impact of work with adults' mental health problems Appreciation of the many aspects of diversity amongst people who use services, and of how structural inequalities affect life experiences, with the ability to adapt your own practice so as to challenge discrimination, reduce inequalities, and promote inclusion. Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to contain and hold the stress of others. Ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task. Ability to manage unpredictable work patterns Ability to deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing situations and family breakdown and provide support to staff in these situations Additional Requirements Essential Fitness Analysis as appropriate Current driving licence Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc. 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address SCFT 2 Heath Close Billericay CM12 9NW Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)