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Forensic Community Nurse


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Location

West Bromwich, West Midlands | United Kingdom


Job description

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.


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