Job Overview
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Neurodiversity Complex Case Lead to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Send. By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also can have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7-day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is always managed and maintained to the highest of standards.
Our motto is “Caring NOT Judging” so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.
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Main duties of the job
* Lead in the identification, assessment, support of people with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, including Autism, Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.
* Provide & support others to offer adapted psychosocial interventions for people whose communication, thinking style & coping strategies are impacted upon by the presence of a ND.
* Hold a complex caseload of people who are identified to have needs associated with ND & require reasonable adjustments to be made to their healthcare.
* Keep up to date with research, policy & legislation relevant to ND.
* Offer expert consultancy to the Mental Health Team & contribute to person centred pathways & interventions within the MDT.
* Develop person centred Care Plans which identify strengths & needs in collaboration with individuals.
* Supported by your clinical lead to improve the outcomes of people with ND at HMP Send, delivering against the national specifications for primary & mental healthcare for people with ND.
* Deputise in the absence of line manager when required & play an active part in the Healthcare Management Team.
* Recognise that there is need for flexibility, working outside of normal working hours if required, including weekends.
* Maintain own skills & knowledge to a high standard & ensure that this is reflected within the team.
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
* Monthly supervision
* Annual personal development plans/appraisals
* Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
* Preceptorship Programme
* Support and guidance with Revalidation
* Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:
* Health and wellbeing services
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Relocation package (this is subject to meeting criteria)
The trust also values its staff, and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* QUALITY OF CARE
STANDARD
* Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Service Manager to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
INDICATOR
* To maintain a high standard of care to patients and ensure reasonable adjustments made to meet the needs of people with ADHD, ASD and IDD, including communication disorders.
* To undertake work needed to support research and develop care pathways specific to people with diagnosis of Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ASD, ADHD and IDD).
* To support work to develop and use appropriate screening tools for Neurodevelopmental Disorder as part of an integrated care pathway
* To develop knowledge and skills in treatment of patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADHD and IDD)
* To deliver a range of adapted psychosocial, and psychoeducation sessions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and helps other adapt similar programmes.
* To develop networks and contacts to provide additional advice and research as resources for colleagues to support professional and service development.
* To demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant Mental Health legislation.
* To take responsibility for a caseload of clients, maintaining clinical skills.
* To demonstrate a positive attitude to mental health and neurodiversity, attending to patients with respect and dignity and have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.
* To ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to.
* To keep up to date with issues and developments in nursing, the prison service and the wider NHS.
* To keep abreast of new Policies, Guidance and Best Practice guidelines.
* To provide advice and guidance to junior staff and those with no ND experience. Ensuring ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, is in line with current best practice
* To actively participate in the Healthcare Care Quality Meetings and other appropriate meetings as agreed.
* To maintain up to date accurate clinical records both written and electronic.
* Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with CNWL policies, including the Data Protection Act (1998) and the CNWL Confidentiality Policy.
* To ensure that key local and national policies are implemented at a local level giving support to team members where necessary.
* To lead on specific care quality initiatives, within the team and service wide.
* To become involved in forums other than health to promote closer working practices in order to meet patient and carer needs.
* To participate in the planning and implementation of clinical audits in the area and ensure that standards of good practice are met by all staff.
* MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES.
STANDARD
* Work within agreed levels of resources, both human and financial, to support the clinical environment. To efficiently co-ordinate all services delivered to the patient groups within prison.
INDICATOR
* To be a leading member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its’ forums, attending and running meetings and case conferences for patients.
* Leading by example, motivating and empowering others and promoting positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between all services involved in the care process.
* To ensure the provision of a stimulating learning environment for other staff and students within the team.
* To participate in managerial supervision and the appraisal process.
* To identify skills currently held by all staff and co-ordinate appropriate training necessary to improve and enhance patient care, in accordance with trust policy.
* To contribute to the delivery of Neurodevelopmental Disorder training for all prison staff.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability)
* Current registration
* Further specialist knowledge, post registration qualification/significant post registration experience or other formal training
* Evidence of professional development since registration
Desirable criteria
* Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: Diagnostic assessments such as ADOS, DIVA, WAIS
* Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT / DBT
* Experience of running intervention groups
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Excellent IT skills, experience of electronic patient information systems and fully conversant with Microsoft packages
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
* To use supervision positively and effectively
* Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients
* Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health
* Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
* Problem solving and stress management resolution skills with the ability to manage conflict consistently and effectively
* Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance)
* Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health
* Evidence of the ability to develop a service and of the need for setting up evidence based interventions
* Awareness of the wider NHS Modernisation Agenda, Transforming Care and NHSE expectations for Offender Health with regard to the identification and support of people with neurodevelopmental disorders
* Awareness of screening tools and assessments for Autism, ADHD and IDD
* Awareness of current and wider NHS issues, in particular NICE guidelines and current practice around the support of people with personality disorders
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* Clinical experience of the assessment, treatment or support of people who have Autism, ADHD and or Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities in health or social care settings
* Experience of working with, and supporting, acutely mentally unwell people
* Experience of prioritising patients who have complex needs
* Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work with deadlines and to manage time effectively
* Experience of contributing to the formulation or differential diagnosis of individuals with ASD, ADHD and or IDD, where mental illness may also be present.
* Risk assessment and management skills
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a Prison or secure/forensic environment
* Experience of using sensory approaches to address distress or to modulate arousal
* Experience in the delivery of CBT/DBT informed interventions and how to adapt or adjust to suit the needs of people with neurodevelopmental disorder
* Experience of Trauma Informed Care
Attitudes, aptitudes and personal characteristics
Essential criteria
* Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service
* Able to accept constructive feedback
* Able to ask for support where required
* Compassionate & non-judgmental approach
* Flexible
* Smart appearance and professional manner
* Ability to recognise the support and supervision when working with an emotionally challenging client group
* Ability to use supervisions effectively, both giving and receiving
Other
Essential criteria
* To conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration
* Occupational Health clearance
* Sickness / attendance record that is acceptable to the Trust
* Full clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting).
* Ability to work in a secure environment, in line with HMPS policy and procedure – enhanced security clearance
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