Band 6 FIND Team Care Coordinator - Bristol

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join the Forensic Intellectual, Neuropsychiatric & Developmental Disorders (FIND) service.

FIND is a specialist community forensic service supporting people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who have complex forensic, mental health and behavioural needs. The service supports individuals transitioning from secure and inpatient settings into the community across BNSSG, BSW, Somerset and Gloucestershire.

The successful candidate will coordinate a specialist caseload, undertaking assessment, care planning, risk management and evidence-based interventions to support recovery, independence and safe community living. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will collaborate with Community Learning Disability Teams, Mental Health Services, inpatient services, local authorities and other partner agencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RMN or RNLD to join an innovative and developing service, helping to improve outcomes and shape community forensic pathways for people with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will coordinate a specialist caseload of individuals with complex forensic, mental health, learning disability and/or autism needs. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, care planning, risk management and delivering evidence-based interventions that promote recovery, independence and safe community living.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support individuals transitioning from secure and inpatient settings into the community, working closely with families, carers, Community Learning Disability Teams, Mental Health Services, local authorities and other partner agencies.

The role also includes contributing to safeguarding and public protection processes, providing specialist forensic consultation and advice, maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in service development activities and supporting the ongoing development of the FIND and FOLs services.

Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, care coordination, intervention and risk management for adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who present with complex forensic, mental health and behavioural needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role will involve supporting individuals transitioning from secure and inpatient services into community settings, promoting recovery, independence and positive outcomes.

The post holder will work collaboratively with a range of health, social care, inpatient and third-sector partners, contribute to safeguarding and public protection processes, and provide specialist forensic advice and consultation where appropriate.

See Job Description for full details

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, care coordination, intervention and risk management for adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who present with complex forensic, mental health and behavioural needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role will involve supporting individuals transitioning from secure and inpatient services into community settings, promoting recovery, independence and positive outcomes.

The post holder will work collaboratively with a range of health, social care, inpatient and third-sector partners, contribute to safeguarding and public protection processes, and provide specialist forensic advice and consultation where appropriate.

See Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments, managing risk, and developing risk management plans for individuals with complex needs.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience working within Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Community, Forensic, or related services
• Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
• Experience of coordinating care and working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, local authorities, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant legislation and practice frameworks, including: Mental Health Act Mental Capacity Act Safeguarding CPA/YTYCP principles Risk management within community settings

Desirable

• Experience working within Forensic Mental Health or Forensic Learning Disability/Autism services.
• Experience supporting service users transitioning from secure settings to the community.
• Experience of supervision, mentorship, teaching or leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge and use of forensic risk assessment tools such as HCR-20 or DUNDRUM.
• Experience providing consultation, training or specialist advice to other professionals.

Person Specification
Essential

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments, managing risk, and developing risk management plans for individuals with complex needs.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience working within Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Community, Forensic, or related services
• Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
• Experience of coordinating care and working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, local authorities, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant legislation and practice frameworks, including: Mental Health Act Mental Capacity Act Safeguarding CPA/YTYCP principles Risk management within community settings

Desirable

• Experience working within Forensic Mental Health or Forensic Learning Disability/Autism services.
• Experience supporting service users transitioning from secure settings to the community.
• Experience of supervision, mentorship, teaching or leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge and use of forensic risk assessment tools such as HCR-20 or DUNDRUM.
• Experience providing consultation, training or specialist advice to other professionals.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Fromeside Medium Secure Uunit

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 2JR

United Kingdom

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