We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse who will provide specialist care co-ordination within our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).
You will have experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems including forensic experience and have a qualification equivalent to degree level in a clinically relevant discipline.
As an ideal candidate for this post you would be a highly competent mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge and seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. We are seeking a motivated individual, if you have an interest in forensic care and have a passion in providing specialist, diverse and collaborative approaches then this vacancy may be for you.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical support, consultation and advice, working freely within the 4 Tier model.
* To manage a case load of patients with complex needs including forensic and risk management. With support from other team members provide a robust service and management to our patients.
* To ensure the delivery of expert assessments and interventions and ensure care is delivered effectively and to a high standard. Ensuring that everybody involved in the case are involved including other professionals, outside agencies, carers and family.
* Ensure the delivery of consistent care, professional boundaries are maintained and based around evidence based in accordance with best practice.
* To ensure we are able to clearly identify risks and any safeguarding concerns and escalate accordingly.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
* 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users.
* 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work.
* 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority.
* 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Professional at degree level or equivalent (MH Nursing/ OT/Allied Health Professional)
* Evidence of experience
Desirable
* Experience working in Forensic care
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care. Including Forensic sections and (MOJ) Ministry of justice.
* Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management.
* Ability to undertake vital assessments in relation to profession.
* Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights.
Desirable
* Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs.
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
* Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal).
* Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory.
* Ability to work effectively as a team member.
* Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches.
Desirable
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY
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