Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic individuals to provide trauma informed care co-ordination to a complex caseload of patients requiring specialist forensic support as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To provide physical, psychological and emotional safety for our patients to empower individuals to re-establish control of their lives.



We are looking for individuals with core transferable skills from nursing, social worker or AHP background, we aim to provide staff with development in advanced risk assessment techniques as well as psychological approaches to patient care to promote recovery and sustainable life skills within the forensic population.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.



Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.



The successful candidate will act as a designated care coordinator to provide specialist assessment and access to interventions for a diverse patient group and their families under the care programme approach, who present with significant mental health problems/disorders as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.



The post holder will be required to recognise when an individual requires increased levels of support to promote a sustainable lifestyle in the Community. The post holder will promote recovery and support patients to understand their own risks and how to work towards greater independence, utilising the expertise of partner agencies and 3rd sector organisations.



To demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision to junior staff members and other professionals.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.



The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment



If successful, you will be join the community forensic team which sits within the Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate alongside our low secure inpatient service provided by the Wells Road Centre.



The service provides care to people from diverse variety of backgrounds and cultures and we would encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. The Services consist of a Multi-Disciplinary group of staff with a supportive and friendly environment.



To assess, design, implement and evaluate safe, creative and effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patient's needs, their carers and other professionals.



Interventions will be evidence based and designed to reduce stress and anxiety, manage risk and aid recovery.



To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintaining the safe custody of healthcare records.



Responsible for the safe monitoring, management, conveyance and administration of medication as required by Trust policy.



Demonstrate and be responsible for the safe application of relevant, up-to-date legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding.



To work with case managers, inpatient services, social care and 3rd Sector organisations to identify pathways and necessary living arrangements for sustainable community living.



To be able to provide and deliver physical health care interventions and to develop this role within the team.



On going professional leadership within a multi-disciplinary team.



Compliance with best practice directions (NICE) and participation in quality and safety initiatives.



To access and provide clinical supervision to maintain competency and deliver best quality patient care



To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role



A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.