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    Police Liaison Practitioner - Huddersfield, United Kingdom - South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

    South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
    South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Hours Per Week

    KirkleesIntensive Home Based Treatment Team is looking to recruit an enthusiasticindividual to join our existing team as a Band 6 Police Liaison Practitioner.

    The post holderwill work shifts, predominantly between the hours of am to Midnight, andbe based within the HUB at Huddersfield Police Station but working across theKirklees locality.

    Thepost holder will be line managed by SWYPFT with operational support from WestYorkshire Police.

    For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

    Main duties of the job

    The post holder will

    Review/adviseand assist with mental health related logs.

    Respondwhere individuals contact Police, threatening suicide or displaying behaviour consideredto be connected to mental health issues.

    Provideofficers with guidance and support when they have contact with individuals whoare considered to have mental health issues.

    Sharingof need to know information around persons who are reported as missing and havea mental health history who are likely to be at risk to self or others.

    Provideassistance and information/knowledge to the Hub Commander and PoliceOfficers/Staff in terms of past history (when appropriate and in line with theData Protection Act), likely outcomes, suitable pathways and general advice.

    Youshould be forward thinking, proactive and it is essential that you are willingto work flexibly.

    The ability toform effective professional working relationships with your team colleagues andservice users is an essential requirement of the job.

    Applicantsshould be registered mental health nurses with experience at Band 5 or above ina mental health service for adults and meet the essential requirements for thepost in the person specification.

    A period ofinduction and preceptorship will be available for the successful candidate.

    All employees of the Trust are stronglyencouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

    About us

    Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

    Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

    We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

    Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

    Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

    Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

    We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Hascontinuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to peoplewith mental health problems in the community.

    Works within a multi-disciplinary team as part of the Intensive HomeBased Treatment Team and in the role of Senior Mental Health Practitioner forthe Mental Health Liaison Service (if applicable to the business continuity ofservices).

    Managementof team caseload in line with procedures and risk management protocols.

    Provisionof leadership to the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team in respect of psycho-socialinterventions to people and their carers in line with national and localpractice standards NICE.

    Supervision and support of other team members.

    Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

    Assessesneeds and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

    Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.

    Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.

    Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

    Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.

    Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.

    Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.

    Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

    Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota including on call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).

    Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

    Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.

    Maintainsaccurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conductand trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required bythe appropriate agency.

    Participatesin the formulation of policies at unit level.

    Maintainsaccurate mileage records.

    Managescaseload with due economy of cost and time.

    Ensuressafe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registerednurses only).

    Responsiblefor the ordering of stock with due economy.

    Producesmonthly statistics in line with trust directives.

    Keepsthe Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to thearea of responsibility.

    Person Specification

    Special Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

  • Working knowledge of recent government legislation Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
  • Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
  • Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
  • Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
  • Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
  • Knowledge of audit processes.
  • Knowledge of carer services issues.

    • Desirable

  • Proven activity in audit.
  • Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

    • Physical Attributes

    Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
  • A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • RMN Current NMC registration.
  • Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration.
  • Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
  • Practice Placement Educator.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
  • Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
  • Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
  • Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
  • Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
  • Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
  • Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
  • Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
  • Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
  • Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental well being.

    • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a crisis/resolution model.

    • Training

    Essential

  • Assessment and care planning skills.
  • Risk assessment and risk management.
  • Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

    • Desirable

  • Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.

    • Personal Attributes

    Essential

  • Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hours/7 day week servicing including on-calls. (if applicable to the service).
  • Time management.
  • Self-direction.
  • Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
  • A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Autonomy.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Leadership skills.
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