Job summary The purpose of The Fixated Threat Assessment Centre is to evaluate and manage the risk posed to prominent people by the fixated (i.e. those who engage in inappropriate or threatening communications or behaviours towards prominent people in the context of abnormally intense preoccupations, many of which arise from psychotic illness). Staff at the centre comprise of a Metropolitan Police team and an NHS team. The NHS partnership includes a team leader, team coordinator, forensic consultant psychiatrists, forensic consultant psychologists, and forensic mental health professionals. The position of the forensic mental health professionals with FTAC places emphasis upon a broad knowledge of systems that deliver mental health services. The knowledge base might include an operational understanding of the community mental health services, GP provision along with an understanding of the criminal justice pathway; including the courts, prison service, courts, police service and secure mental health services. Please note that a requirement of the successful candidate will be to hold SC vetting with the Metropolitan Police. This can be a lengthy process and can take up to a year to clear. Until cleared the post cannot be started. Main duties of the job To formulate strategies of intervention to convey information that might be complex or sensitive to services. Demonstrate an ability to communicate verbally and in written form to a high standard with partner agencies. Agencies will not only involve providers of health care, but also representatives of prominent people, including government. Required to have developed forensic risk assessment skills and a willingness to undertake further training in this specialist area of work. Referrals to the team are in the main are via correspondence to principles such as the Royal family and Prime Minister. These are forwarded to FTAC from their offices where concerns are raised about the mental state and possible threats or fixation. It is extremely rare that face to face assessments occur. FTAC is a centre of research, and the post holder will be expected to support the research component of the work. The post holder will therefore be required to develop knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience in this area to support analysis of facts. The research work will require skill to enter data onto a computerised database for the purpose of statistical analysis and assimilation of complex facts. The role requires the worker to consult at a high level and to formulate strategies based upon an ability to arrive at judgments that demonstrate initiative and professional accountability. About us North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 306-BEH-2625 Job locations Metropolitan Police Service 109 Lambeth Road London SE1 7LP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will function within a team of specialist practitioners, along with the police officers in the unit. There is an expectation of the post holder to train in threat management and the specialist skill development will be through formal teaching programs, along with practice based supervision in post. The post holder will work jointly with other mental health personnel and police officers in the evaluation of concerns in each case, working to specific protocols. The post holder will take part in group referral meetings and supervision sessions that include police officers at which risk evaluations and possible interventions will be discussed. Although less likely, the post holder may on occasion be required to undertake assessments of the mental state of people making inappropriate attempts to gain proximity to prominent people. Such assessments may occur in public places, hospitals or the persons ordinary place of residence. The post holder will aid in the assessment and implementation of appropriate interventions, designed to contain or reduce the level of concern relating to a particular individual. Such interventions in many cases include a psychiatric liaison and/or diversion; this will mean liaising with mental health services in the persons area of origin and the provision of relevant background information which might assist the assessment. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will function within a team of specialist practitioners, along with the police officers in the unit. There is an expectation of the post holder to train in threat management and the specialist skill development will be through formal teaching programs, along with practice based supervision in post. The post holder will work jointly with other mental health personnel and police officers in the evaluation of concerns in each case, working to specific protocols. The post holder will take part in group referral meetings and supervision sessions that include police officers at which risk evaluations and possible interventions will be discussed. Although less likely, the post holder may on occasion be required to undertake assessments of the mental state of people making inappropriate attempts to gain proximity to prominent people. Such assessments may occur in public places, hospitals or the persons ordinary place of residence. The post holder will aid in the assessment and implementation of appropriate interventions, designed to contain or reduce the level of concern relating to a particular individual. Such interventions in many cases include a psychiatric liaison and/or diversion; this will mean liaising with mental health services in the persons area of origin and the provision of relevant background information which might assist the assessment. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NMC/HPC registered Experience Desirable Experience working in prison, police liaison, court diversion. Experience Essential Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere (community mental health, forensics units) Excellent understanding of mental health pathways, including, prison and court diversion. Excellent risk assessment and management skills, and risk management tools. Achieved grade/experience Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to sensitive information. Experience of dealing with GP and community services Excellent communication skills Ability to work autonomously Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Desirable First degree other postgraduate qualifications (must state which field) Experience working in prison, police liaison, court diversion Line management responsibilities Experience teaching and training others Experience in undertaking presentations to external services Experience in working in a multi-agency/joint partnership agency Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NMC/HPC registered Experience Desirable Experience working in prison, police liaison, court diversion. Experience Essential Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere (community mental health, forensics units) Excellent understanding of mental health pathways, including, prison and court diversion. Excellent risk assessment and management skills, and risk management tools. Achieved grade/experience Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to sensitive information. Experience of dealing with GP and community services Excellent communication skills Ability to work autonomously Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Desirable First degree other postgraduate qualifications (must state which field) Experience working in prison, police liaison, court diversion Line management responsibilities Experience teaching and training others Experience in undertaking presentations to external services Experience in working in a multi-agency/joint partnership agency 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 306 North London NHS Foundation Trust Address Metropolitan Police Service 109 Lambeth Road London SE1 7LP Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)