Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse

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Full time
Location: Peterborough
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Job offered by: NHS
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Peterborough in the Mental Health Team. We provide an integrated mental health model and deliver services for both men and women, which include perinatal mental health, working closely with primary care and the substance misuse and recovery teams. The mental health service has a trauma-informed approach which acknowledges the relationship between a person's life experiences and mental health. The trauma-informed principles include safety, choice, trust, working collaboratively, and empowerment. We are seeking to appoint qualified RMN's/AHP's with a wide range of experience working with mental health clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the care programme approach, stepped care approach, and different mental health interventions. The successful candidate will be innovative, forward-thinking, diverse, and able to work autonomously. You will also need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knowledge of the detaining sections utilized by the Ministry of Justice and the court to aid the transfer of our clients to hospital. Main Duties of the Job

Undertake mental health assessments and risk assessments, care planning, and implementation and review of service to people referred to the team both individually and with colleagues from other disciplines. Care coordinate those on CPA ensuring that reviews are held in line with policy and guidelines. Provide structured therapeutic interventions with potentially complex clients in one-to-one sessions or group settings as appropriate. Manage a caseload and prioritize effectively. Participate in multi-disciplinary team working to ensure service user's needs are met. Use effective judgment and interventions in emergency clinical situations. Liaise with other professionals and agencies in the planning and delivery of care for service users, ensuring that a quality service is provided within the locality. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with your team, managers, and other colleagues. Take personal responsibility to keep your knowledge up to date and to reflect on and evaluate your own values in the development of your practice, maintaining up-to-date professional registration. Participate within clinical or managerial meetings and team briefings as required. Undertake the assessor/mentor role with students on placement within the service and assist with the teaching of students or junior staff. About Us

HMP Peterborough is a local Category B prison. It is England's only dual purpose-built prison for men and women, including a mother and baby unit, who are kept separate at all times. The prison is located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and accommodates up to 360 female and 868 adult male prisoners. We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals, and be encouraged to undertake training. Our core strategy is to be an

employer of choice , a great place to work, and be known for a

diverse and inclusive culture

whose staff feel

valued . As a

health and wellbeing organisation

here at

team NHFT , we are dedicated to continually

innovate

and

strive to make a difference

to our community and those working for our Trust. In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation/supervision standards are met). Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply. Job Responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification

Education and Qualification

NMC registration or another professional qualification such as social worker or occupational therapy. Up-to-date knowledge of Mental Health Act. Recognized signed-off practice assessor. Evidence of continued practice. Evidence of further relevant professional development. Leadership and management development training. Experience/Skills

Working with external partners/Team working. Working collaboratively with service users/families/carers. 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 care coordinator responsibilities. Experience in working in a secure environment. A good understanding of the Offender Health Pathway. 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. Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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