The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and provision of an effective assessment and treatment service to all individuals who find themselves detained in custody whether on remand or convicted.
You will work as a senior member within the Prison In-Reach multi-disciplinary teams working closely with members of the prison health care teams and be responsible for the continuing development of the service, in conjunction with the Low Secure and Prison In-Reach Service Manager.
The post holder will be expected to meet the complex needs of the identified client group, be responsible for liaison with key agencies (statutory and voluntary) within the prison community and the wider geographical community.
Main duties of the job
1. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and adhere to the values set out by CTMUHB.
2. Provide/receive complex, sensitive and contentious information within a potentially hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere in a secure setting.
3. Be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information gained during the course of their duties.
4. Ensure smooth transfer of care to specialist/out of area placements with appropriate local and national agencies.
5. Attend weekly Single Point of Access Meetings (SPOA) participate in discussions in relation to in-reach referrals and at times will be required to attend external meetings.
6. Work collaboratively with other agencies including G4S to effectively manage individuals, information gathering and contributing to case conferences and ACCT reviews.
7. Care coordinate/co-work individuals allocated to your caseload.
8. Ensure record keeping meets the standard required by the NMC, IT systems as directed by the Senior Nurse/Team Leader and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood, and appropriately explained to clients.
9. Undertake comprehensive assessments using the Mental health measures framework, looking at strengths needs and risks (WARRN) as directed by the Team Leader.
10. You will be required to undertake a 5 day course ran by G4S prior to being allocated Keys to independently access the prison.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and provision of an effective assessment and treatment service to all individuals who find themselves detained in custody whether on remand or convicted.
2. Work as a senior member within the Prison In-Reach multi-disciplinary teams working closely with members of the prison health care teams and other disciplines within the prison environment.
3. In meeting the complex needs of the identified client group, be responsible for liaison with key agencies (statutory and voluntary) within the prison community and the wider geographical community.
4. Key to the success of the post will be the effective working and partnership arrangements. They will be representative at relevant groups, meetings, forums and to provide specialist advice, knowledge on the management of mentally disordered offenders.
5. You may be required at times to provide training to G4S staff around mental health disorders and management of behaviours.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications and/or Knowledge Registered Mental Health Nurse. Professional knowledge acquired through Degree supplemented by post graduate Diploma specialist training. Evidence of continued professional development.
* To work well within a team and foster good working relationships.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, and/or collaboratively with other organisations/agencies.
* Good understanding of risk assessment.
* Ability to work in a prison setting.
Desirable
* Report writing and presentation skills. Change management skills.
* Competent in assessment of risk.
* Experience of working in NHS Primary Care Services/mental health settings/care homes/in-patient services.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
HMP Parc Prison
HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn, John, Coety, Pen y bont
Bridgend
CF35 6AP
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