Do you see the news about people who have committed offences and think send them toprison if the answer is yes then this definitely is not the job for you!

However if you think I wonder what happened to that person for this to have happened or whatcould help this person not to commit further offences then this could be the job you are looking for.

We are excitedly looking for nurses to join our expanding team who want to be part of a team who is passionate about supporting people to address their needs and divert them away from criminal behaviour.

We work with all people above 10 years of age (the age of criminal responsibility). If you are thinking that you don't have the experience with this cohort or that you are not sure if it's for you please do not hesitate to contact us for a chat, you may be just what we are looking for!

The post holder will be responsible for working in the Youth Offending Services, with the flexibility of working across the city of Stoke on Trent, dependent on skill and service need. It uses assessments to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support, and ensures criminal justice practitioners are notified of specific health requirements and vulnerabilities of an individual which can be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.

The post holder will be responsible for specialist assessment and interventions to people with a diverse range of needs coming into contact with the Criminal Justice System.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilitieso Take responsibility for specialist assessment (within service specification) in conjunction with service user and carer,helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.o Utilise specialist assessment skills relating to youth justice arena and share findings through produced reports.o Deliver risk reducing specialist interventions within identified cohort.o To provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies.o Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.o Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency.o Engage with difficult to reach vulnerable young people, within their communities to develop relationships which fosterengagement.o Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupationalperformance/independence.o Maintain an effective reporting systemby observing and reporting verballyand in writing on patient conditions.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to �2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to �250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research and Service Development Identify and highlight to the Team Leader relevant issues in relation to the needs for people and their carers assessed using best practice evidence, in order that these are reflected in service planning, development and future provision. Actively engage in the organisations clinical governance initiatives, for example to participate and lead in audit, clinical supervision and bringing critically evaluated evidence and research into practice. Participate and lead on research within area of clinical expertise where possible to raise understanding and awareness of the benefits of Mental Health Nursing. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Carries out research or development work as part of one or more formal research activities as a job requirement.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register.
• Conforms to NMC requirements
• Knowledge of Youth criminal justice process

Desirable

• BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
• Qualification in providing supervision
• Non - medical Prescriber Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services
• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
• Experience of community working with complex and vulnerable children and A/I/R A/I families.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affects YJB practice

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ, St Georges

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

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