Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and we’re hiring people who want to shape what comes next. Formed on 1 April 2020 through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we’re now focused on the future with a new Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme. What we do · Adult and older adult mental health · Children and young people’s mental health · Specialist learning disability services · Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley Why join now · We’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast. · Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered. · You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family-friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and chances to learn with coaching and development. · There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard. · It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions. What it’s like to work here You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share caseload pressures, and celebrate wins. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate. You’ll have space to do good work, speak up, and see the difference you make. Who we are We’re 4,000 colleagues from many backgrounds, committed to improving health and wellbeing for our communities and for each other. If you’re excited about the role but don’t tick every box, please apply. We value potential and transferable experience. Job overview We are looking to recruit a band 6 forensic community nurse on a permanent contract. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for their vocation working with people with learning disabilities and forensic needs. They will have enjoy participating in the multi-disciplinary formulation approach, to establish the needs of individuals. We work in partnership with our services users, their carers and other professional groups, to effectively manage dynamic risk factors, support services user’s growth in their goals for their lives, and participate in delivering community based treatment interventions We provide a community based service for those residents of Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton. Team members are required to work in all areas of the Black Country. The team is based at Health Lane Hospital. The team uses a multidisciplinary approach, which is based on a joint formulation, and all members of the team participate actively in this process through both partnership work and regular reviews. The role offers a wide variety of opportunities to develop and extend your skills. We offer a commitment to support staff, regular supervision and CPD. We look forward to receiving applications from Registered Learning Disabilities or Registered Mental health nurses who can demonstrate the breadth and depth of experience and professional development which will underpin this challenging and exciting role. Advert To provide a safe and effective nursing service to individuals who have both a learning disability and forensic needs in the community. Utilising a number of specialist assessments you will assess the needs of clients, plan and implement plans of care. This will include delivery of bio-psycho-social interventions (both via individual and/or group format) as appropriate in collaboration with Multi-disciplinary Team colleagues. To be a member part of the forensic community team you will contribute to effective risk management by working collaboratively with the client, and multiagency colleagues, carers and providers. To provide support and training regarding the specific needs of clients to relevant professionals, carers and providers when required To participate in the further development of the community forensic team, you will be enthusiastic will share your knowledge and skills with colleagues. Working for our organisation The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust providing a range of services to people across Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Our vision is to improve health and well-being for people of all ages across the Black Country. We provide first-rate care to our patients and have been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a recent inspection. Our clinical sites are among some of the most forward-thinking in the country, where teams ensure we are consistently offering patients respect and dignity, high quality care and a positive experience. Our community teams provide outstanding generic and specialist care closer to home, proactively supporting patients away from a hospital setting. Learning Disability Services are provided through two key care pathways: the Forensic pathway and the Assessment and Treatment to Independence in the Community Pathway, high quality services for adults with a learning disability. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Principle Duties and Responsibilities Professional/Clinical Practice within the NMC code of Conduct To be a visible and competent role model to the team To be compassionate and respectful, providing care while maintaining the dignity of those who use the service To develop effective communication with service users, their carers, providers and those within both the internal and external key relationships To utilise specialist assessments to establish the needs of individuals To plan care and treatment options with clients to meet their needs To deliver bio-psycho-social interventions (both via individual and/or group format) as appropriate in collaboration with MDT colleagues To actively evaluate the effectiveness of care and treatment To work with Speech and Language therapy to ensure that plans meet the Communication needs of each individual and are both accessible and presented in a way they prefer To administer and monitor the effectiveness of medication prescribed To provide information regarding prescribed medications To provide education, advice and support regarding comorbid mental health issues To work with clients to develop relapse prevention plans To be the link between the community and inpatient services. Attending admission meeting to handover information in the event of a client being admitted to hospital, and being an essential link in the planning for discharge from hospital. To provide training and support regarding risk and the needs of clients to carers, providers, and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team to develop their skills and knowledge To be an active member of the forensic team, attending the forensic meetings, and positively contributing the further development of the team. To attend multiagency meetings, and have a role within the public protection process To access both clinical supervision monthly and managerial supervision according to the supervision policy To attend mandatory training as required and meet the requirements for revalidation To identify areas of risk by completion of assessments, to raise safeguarding alerts and share information with other agencies to avoid risk to others or the individual. To maintain records in line with the BCPFT policy and the NMC requirements To be a mentor to student nurses and contribute to the development of their skills and practice To act in the role of CPA coordinator when required To provide verbal and written reports for meetings when required To maintain updated knowledge of the mental health act, mental capacity act, and deprivation of liberty. To implement aspects of legislation as required when working with individuals. Management Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff to the service Participate in the development of the team, attending the forensic meetings and working towards agreed objectives Service Development Responsible for effective multi -disciplinary working, developing positive relationships with members Networking to raise the awareness of others to the work of the team, both locally and through liaison with other agencies. Clinical Governance Demonstrate overall responsibility and accountability for evidence based standards of care. Participate in risk assessment and clinical audit Contribute to the annual appraisal process and objective setting and facilitate the implementation of development plans Support students to develop their skills and practice. Attend mentor updates/sign of mentor updates as required. To ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date Patient/Carers Experience Ensuring care is safe and effective Be proactive in seeking the views of patients and carers regarding their care To develop trusting, transparent relationships with service users and their carers To discuss suggestions for service improvement and development with the forensic team, to implement development plans as discussed and agreed within the team. To work in partnership with clients and their carers to provide care plans which are person centred and consider the choice, independence, inclusion and rights of clients while considering effective risk management. To offer support and training to clients, their carers, and providers around risk, and offending behaviour in order to develop self-awareness and promote the involvement of clients in their relapse prevention plans. Applying and timelines We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard by then, you haven’t been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checks · Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post. · Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. · We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust. Inclusion, equality and adjustments · We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. · We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ-inclusive Trust. · We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non-visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ people. · Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process. Our culture and values Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. You’ll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us.