Job summary The Community Forensic Outreach Service (FOS) has a vacancy for a Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse and Care Co-ordinator. The core of the job is the management of a caseload of patients with forensic histories, acting as their care co-ordinator and as social supervisor as appropriate. You will alongside an MDT including Doctors, Psychologists, Recovery Workers, OTs and Social Workers. The Forensic Outreach Service (FOS) is a specialist, multi-disciplinary team operating within the forensic mental health service to facilitate and manage the safe transition of high risk adults with mental disorders from secure forensic settings (medium and low secure) into the community and back into their appropriate Community Mental Health Team. FOS provides ongoing care and support for patients requiring specialist interventions to address psychological and social care needs with the aim to reduce risk of relapse and reoffending and covers the five boroughs of South West London- Wandsworth, Richmond, Merton, Sutton and Kingston. All patients under FOS have an allocated Care Coordinator, Social Supervisor where appropriate and a Responsible Clinician and the team follows an enhanced Care Plan Approach with all patients receiving six monthly CPA reviews. The team has a caseload of approximately 80 patients across South West London. Main duties of the job As a care co-ordinator, you will work collaboratively with other agencies, including police, MOJ, probation, housing, and residential providers (to name but a few), to ensure that service delivery is consistently of the highest standard, providing for safe and effective care and team support. The successful candidate will be a qualified RMN or Learning Disability Nurse with sound experience in Mental Health, with knowledge and experience of forensic mental health service provision, offender care and be committed to team working. The ideal candidate will also need to demonstrate good clinical knowledge and assessment skills, risk assessment and have sound knowledge of the Care Programme Approach. The post holder will be expected to be up to date with all mandatory training in relation to Trust policy and have current professional registration and knowledge as required by the NMC Code of Conduct. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 294-FASP-6779786-JB Job locations Springfield University Hospital 15 Springfield Drive London SW17 0YF Job description Job responsibilities You will support patients who are stepping out of secure services, and aim to support them to live well in the community whilst always maintaining public protection. With patients who are stepping out of secure services, you will work to ensure they are housed appropriately, which includes liaising with the 5 Local Authorities within the SWLSTG. You will at times arrange Care Act Assessments or apply for funding. You will administrating depot medication or complete oral medication audits. You will write quarterly reports to the Ministry of Justice for patients who are on a conditional discharge. You will support patients with their conditions of discharge, whether that be conditional discharge or CTO. You will ensure your care plans are up to date and reflect these conditions. You will work closely with my MDT and attend all regular zoning meetings/ professionals meeting/ risk formulation meetings/ reflective practice etc. You will working collaboratively with other agencies, including police, MOJ, probation, housing, and residential providers, to ensure that service delivery provides safe and effective care. Job description Job responsibilities You will support patients who are stepping out of secure services, and aim to support them to live well in the community whilst always maintaining public protection. With patients who are stepping out of secure services, you will work to ensure they are housed appropriately, which includes liaising with the 5 Local Authorities within the SWLSTG. You will at times arrange Care Act Assessments or apply for funding. You will administrating depot medication or complete oral medication audits. You will write quarterly reports to the Ministry of Justice for patients who are on a conditional discharge. You will support patients with their conditions of discharge, whether that be conditional discharge or CTO. You will ensure your care plans are up to date and reflect these conditions. You will work closely with my MDT and attend all regular zoning meetings/ professionals meeting/ risk formulation meetings/ reflective practice etc. You will working collaboratively with other agencies, including police, MOJ, probation, housing, and residential providers, to ensure that service delivery provides safe and effective care. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse or Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered social Worker Mentorship qualification Desirable Master's degree Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice Significant relevant clinical experience Evidence of continuing professional development Experience as a preceptor / mentor Knowledge of clinical governance and audit Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical legislation Desirable Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit. Experience of engaging / supporting clinical research projects Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas Experience of teaching. e.g. lecturer practitioner/preceptorship Experience of recruitment and selection of staff Skills Essential Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision Teaching ability Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations. Approachable Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others Desirable Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse or Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered social Worker Mentorship qualification Desirable Master's degree Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice Significant relevant clinical experience Evidence of continuing professional development Experience as a preceptor / mentor Knowledge of clinical governance and audit Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical legislation Desirable Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit. Experience of engaging / supporting clinical research projects Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas Experience of teaching. e.g. lecturer practitioner/preceptorship Experience of recruitment and selection of staff Skills Essential Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision Teaching ability Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations. Approachable Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others Desirable Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework 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 South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address Springfield University Hospital 15 Springfield Drive London SW17 0YF Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)