We have an exciting opportunity for a B6 Community Psychiatric Nurse, within our Intensive Intervention Risk Management Service ( IIRMS) and Offender Personality Disorder Community (OPD) Pathway.

The IIRMS Service is a community based intensive intervention and risk management service for high-risk adult men and women likely to have personality disorder. The service is a partnership between CPFT and the National Probation Service (NPS).

The OPD service supports people with traits of personality disorder and their probation officers to work together to reach their goals through the use of psychologically informed consultations and formulations.

The post holder will be a Community Psychiatric Nurse working autonomously as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

You will be joining a team of experienced professionals - psychologists and probation officers - who all share a passion and drive for delivering high quality care.

The service will run 5 days per week, 9 am to 5 pm

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist community nursing input to a new Intensive Integrated Risk Management Service (IIRMS) and Mental Health Wellness Clinic for offenders within the National Probation Service bases. The post holder will be able to request which probation site/s they work at; Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Peterborough Approved Premises.

The post holder will provide face to face holistic mental health assessments for offenders who may have primary or secondary mental health needs. They will also provide low intensity / primary care level mental health evidenced based interventions including psychoeducation and guided self help.

The post holder will liaise with Mental Health In-Reach teams in local prisons.

The post holder will engage in intensive Out-Reach community work where appropriate, coordinating groups and assist with integration into community with provision of other services.

They will refer to secondary mental health services or partner agencies as appropriate or give advice on self-referrals.

The post holder will provide advice and guidance on the management of complex mental health cases to Offender Managers.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be responsible for providing the nursing input to the IIRMS and OPD teams.
• Use evidence based mental health assessments, provide specialist knowledge, engagement and risk management of complex service users.
• To liaise with other agencies that would be beneficial for the service users care, and to promote integration of service users
• To escort service users to appointments and community visits as part of assessment, community integration and risk management. Taking responsibility for the arrangements, communication with agencies, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• To provide the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) service at the National Probation Service offices to run a wellness clinic.
• To provide mental health assessments for offenders where mental health difficulties are suspected/ identified.
• To provide short term low level wellness interventions, including psychoeducation and guided self help.
• To make referrals to other appropriate services where required.
• To take a lead role in mental health.
• To work closely with the Clinical Psychologist in the OPD service when working with complex cases.
• To provide specialist knowledge and advice to probation colleagues.
• To share information with key partners in line with CPFT and NPS polices and procedures.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
• NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Training relevant to practice
• Post Graduate Diploma
• Specific training in either family work or Psychological approaches

Experience Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience of working with service users with acute psychiatric disorders and complex mental health needs.
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing own caseload.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with forensic histories
• Experience of managing a mental health clinic
• Experience of working in assertive outreach, crisis or home treatment services
• Lived experience of mental health
• Experience of providing mentorship

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Ability to undertake assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans
• The ability to supervise and participate in providing teaching and training to other staff
• Ability to prioritise work demands and be flexible
• Proven skills in undertaking risk assessments and management plans.
• Skill in caseload management at both an individual and team level.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy
• An understanding of the needs of the client group in community settings.
• An understanding and commitment to the principles of recovery and social inclusion
• An understanding of the role of health promotion and education with the client group.

Desirable

• Knowledge and skill related to a particular therapeutic intervention such as CBT, psychoeducational work and psychosocial interventions.

Knowledge and Understanding Essential

• Knowledge of physical healthcare needs
• Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
• Understanding of the legislation relating to care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act, Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relevant to area of practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice Services and MAPPA

Physical Requirements Essential

• To be able to travel independently between locations as and when required.
• Routine and regular use of IT equipment.

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