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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-D-HJ-1384-F Vacancy ID: 6233844

Mental Health Practitioner - HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Closed for applications on: 1-May-2024 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 1-May-2024 00:01

Location

Site: HMP Bronzefield
Town: Surrey
Postcode: TW15 3JZ
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working
Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Health & Justice services work to a 7 day working week)

Salary

Salary: £37,162 - £44,629 per annum inc. Fringe HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Health & Justice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Quality of Care

Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach.
Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
To work under the direction of the Team Manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard.
To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with Patients and staff teams.

To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the Patients and staff teams.
To work within the Prison Service safer custody framework for managing Suicide and self harm (ACCT procedures) to support Patients requiring this.
To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability.
To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison.
To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison Departments and external agencies.
To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning.
To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment.
To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group.
To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate.
To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery.
To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects.
To provide advice and information to Patients about their care.
To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to Patients.
To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse.
Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required.
Co-ordinate CPA Review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines.
To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings.
To safely plan Patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided.
The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the Team Manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Management of Resources

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.
To participate in the duty rota within the team to ensure that responsiveness to referrals is timely (urgent or routine)

Provide cover for colleagues in their absence.
To assist and support the Team Manager in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services.
To utilise all available resources to the maximum benefit of the service, being aware of resource implications specific to the team.
Ensure that agreed Prison and Trust policies and procedures are followed.
To participate in the induction of staff.

Communication and Liaison

Ensure and encourage open channels of communication with both internal and external agencies, to maintain and improve service delivery.
Possess excellent communication skills and be able to form positive, therapeutic relationships with people who are experiencing acute illness, crisis or distress.

Be aware of how your own verbal and non-verbal communication can be interpreted by others, and ensure a professional approach is maintained at all times.
Help promote Team cohesiveness, multidisciplinary working and at all times work collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the prison and the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.
Carry out psychological observation and monitoring of patients, documenting and communicating these effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
To ensure that views of patients and carers are actively sought, channelled and acted upon, including the efficient response to complaints in accordance with the prison and Trust policies.
To make the Team Leader aware of any concerns, and promote professional practice at all times.
To ensure that information of a confidential nature is not divulged to any unauthorised person and is stored in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
Ensure that all documentation is legible and written in accordance with professional guidelines and best practice.
Ensure that all telephone enquiries are managed in a timely fashion, with professionalism and courtesy.
To maintain accurate and up to date records utilising the electronic patient record system, and ensuring any hand written documentation is legible and in accordance with professional guidelines and best practice.
To complete agreed audit and evaluation measures and provide and collate information relevant to performance management as requested.
Provide clinical and managerial supervision and support for junior staff.
Act as mentor for students on placement and provide education and support.

Personal Development

Promotion of a positive image of the service through self-development.
To keep up to date and participate in training programmes identified in a Personal Development plan, resulting from an annual appraisal.
To keep abreast of changes in national healthcare policy and prison policy.
Participate in annual appraisal with line manager.
Participate in special projects, research and surveys related to the clinical area as directed.
Participate in clinical and managerial supervision.

Health and Safety

Ensure that the environment is safe and as laid down in the Health and Safety Act (1974), Disabilities Act 2000, and the Trust Health and Safety manual.
Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act, under which it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work and receive relevant training, communicating to the Manager any problems that may compromise safety.
Be committed to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and avoid any behaviour that discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, service users, carers and visitors for whatever reason.
Adhere to the Prison’s and the Trust’s No Smoking Policy and refrain from smoking anywhere other than a designated smoking area.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

Registered Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse)
Evidence of professional development since registration

Desirable criteria

Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
Mentorship or supervisor qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential criteria

Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
Experience of working in community setting
Experience of mentoring or supervising students

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, 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

OTHER

Essential criteria

The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
• Risk assessment and management skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills
• Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).