Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
The Integrated Support Unit (ISU) at HMP Durham is an 11 bedded Unit, which is a regional resource, staffed by a multidisciplinary team, with the aim of providing treatment for men with severe mental health needs. The unit is operated in partnership with the prison service and is designed to provide a therapeutic recovery focused environment. We have pathways with stakeholders and secure hospitals, to provide the individuals who require a service that delivers a seamless and integrated approach to their care. We believe treatment begins from our first contact, with a focus and pro-social engagement and trauma informed care. The Mental Health In Reach teams at all our local North East prisons can recommend that someone should work with us when a person has an acute and/or severe mental health disorder that requires an enhanced level of input from specialist mental health professionals which cannot be provided elsewhere within the prison. This includes people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Main duties of the job
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This role will be responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred onto Integrated Support Unit. You will carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans, and providing evidence-based interventions alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will be committed to a person-centered approach to your work and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. We are looking for skilled professionals who will thrive working in a busy environment in a team of multidisciplinary professionals, as well as alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services. Job responsibilities
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months Knowledge
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate. Supervising or assessing students on practice placement. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Experience/skills
Provide leadership and monitor, coordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake key worker responsibilities 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.
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The Integrated Support Unit (ISU) at HMP Durham is an 11 bedded Unit, which is a regional resource, staffed by a multidisciplinary team, with the aim of providing treatment for men with severe mental health needs. The unit is operated in partnership with the prison service and is designed to provide a therapeutic recovery focused environment. We have pathways with stakeholders and secure hospitals, to provide the individuals who require a service that delivers a seamless and integrated approach to their care. We believe treatment begins from our first contact, with a focus and pro-social engagement and trauma informed care. The Mental Health In Reach teams at all our local North East prisons can recommend that someone should work with us when a person has an acute and/or severe mental health disorder that requires an enhanced level of input from specialist mental health professionals which cannot be provided elsewhere within the prison. This includes people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Main duties of the job
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse. This role will be responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred onto Integrated Support Unit. You will carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans, and providing evidence-based interventions alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will be committed to a person-centered approach to your work and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. We are looking for skilled professionals who will thrive working in a busy environment in a team of multidisciplinary professionals, as well as alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services. Job responsibilities
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months Knowledge
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate. Supervising or assessing students on practice placement. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Experience/skills
Provide leadership and monitor, coordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake key worker responsibilities 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.
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