Job summary

The development of this team is in line with the Transforming Care process to support individuals with a diagnosis of IDD, who present a forensic risk and are currently detained under the Mental Health Act (1983 amended 2007).

To identify appropriate care pathways and assist with the transition from secure care / inpatient setting into the community and case management of the high-risk complex nature.

The team is passionate and dedicated to working in line with the Transforming Care Agenda making sure individual’s with an ID and/or ASD don’t spend longer in hospital than they have to , supporting them to a safe and meaningful life in the community .

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of a community based multi-disciplinary Community Forensic Intellectual Developmental Disability (CFIDD) team.

The role requires an experienced nurse with specialist skills to assess patient’s needs, analyse and formulate treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary framework, experience of working within forensic services or with individuals diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or ASD.

About us

We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.

We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?

Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people – our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @NottsHealthcare

Date posted

14 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-441-23-FS

Job locations

Westminster House

The Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse (RLDN, RMN) with current registration with the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC).

The Community Forensic Intellectual Developmental Disability Service will provide specialist Forensic input in line with Transforming Care Agenda and will work alongside the Community Forensic service, serving a a population of up to 600,000.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team, carrying a complex community caseload and providing in reach work to secure settings to support the transition of individuals leaving hospital settings that present a forensic risk.

You will have sound knowledge and understanding of working with individuals with a recognised IDD and/or ASD , with a forensic risk. The importance of working with colleagues from multiple agencies to ensure a robust package of care is available.

You will develop and work in partnerships with IDD services, Probation, MAPPA, Courts, Police, Adult Mental Health, Private Sector and Local Authorities.

You will work directly with individuals and their families and carer groups.

You will deliver person specific interventions inclusive of training packages

You will have a sound knowledge of Mental health legislation including MHA, MCA including DoLs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse (RLDN, RMN) with current registration with the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC).

The Community Forensic Intellectual Developmental Disability Service will provide specialist Forensic input in line with Transforming Care Agenda and will work alongside the Community Forensic service, serving a a population of up to 600,000.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team, carrying a complex community caseload and providing in reach work to secure settings to support the transition of individuals leaving hospital settings that present a forensic risk.

You will have sound knowledge and understanding of working with individuals with a recognised IDD and/or ASD , with a forensic risk. The importance of working with colleagues from multiple agencies to ensure a robust package of care is available.

You will develop and work in partnerships with IDD services, Probation, MAPPA, Courts, Police, Adult Mental Health, Private Sector and Local Authorities.

You will work directly with individuals and their families and carer groups.

You will deliver person specific interventions inclusive of training packages

You will have a sound knowledge of Mental health legislation including MHA, MCA including DoLs.

Person Specification

Expereince

Essential

  • Experience of working in or closely with a multi-disciplinary team in either IDD services or Forensic Mental Health Team.
  • Previous experience with adults who have complex needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge Care Programme Approach for clients in the community
  • Able to demonstrate successful multi-disciplinary working
  • Experience of leading clinical assessments and providing high quality feedback.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983) MCA and DOLS
  • Awareness of different assessment tools available HoNOS-LD, HCR20v3
  • Experience of working in Forensic Services.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Positive and effective communication skills
  • Work as part of team
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict
  • Ability to promote a clinical perspective within a multi-agency forum.
  • Assessment skills
  • Clinical supervision skills
  • IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maintains current registration with professional body (NMC HCPC etc.)

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Clinical supervision Post qualifying experience qualification in: oIDD and or Forensic Mental Health
Person Specification

Expereince

Essential

  • Experience of working in or closely with a multi-disciplinary team in either IDD services or Forensic Mental Health Team.
  • Previous experience with adults who have complex needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge Care Programme Approach for clients in the community
  • Able to demonstrate successful multi-disciplinary working
  • Experience of leading clinical assessments and providing high quality feedback.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983) MCA and DOLS
  • Awareness of different assessment tools available HoNOS-LD, HCR20v3
  • Experience of working in Forensic Services.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Positive and effective communication skills
  • Work as part of team
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict
  • Ability to promote a clinical perspective within a multi-agency forum.
  • Assessment skills
  • Clinical supervision skills
  • IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maintains current registration with professional body (NMC HCPC etc.)

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Clinical supervision Post qualifying experience qualification in: oIDD and or Forensic Mental Health

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

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).