NHS FORTH VALLEY Application pack

If you need this, or any of the attached forms in large print or other formats please call our recruitment office on 01324 618357.

General guidance

if you have any questions or need some help with completing the form, please call 01324 618357. Please have the job reference number handy if possible

use black ink and please write in BLOCK CAPITALS. This makes the form much easier to read and clearer if we need to photocopy it

the job reference number can be copied from the job advert

the job location will be on the job advert

the candidate number will be written in by us once you have returned the form to our office

the people who look through your completed form short listing team to see if you have the skills and abilities needed for the job, will only see ‘Part C’ of the form. They will only see your candidate number and all personal details will be anonymous

Please do not send in a CV instead of, or as well as, the application form. We do not consider CVs during the selection process

Please fill in all sections of the application form. If some parts are not relevant, write ‘not applicable’ or ‘N/A’ in that space

Do not put your name or any identifying information on your application as this information needs to remain anonymous. Should you require more space to complete any section, please do this on additional sheets of paper securing them to the relevant sections.

Personal Details section

this gives us your contact details such as name and address. Under ‘title’ you would put either Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr or just leave blank if you prefer

Guidance for completing the NHS Scotland application form

we may need to contact you at some time throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know the most suitable method of contacting you, for example a text message, email or phone call

Declarations

only if this is asked for in the details/information pack about the job, you must tell us about all convictions and cautions regardless of how long ago the offence may have occurred. Convictions from other countries must also be notified. If in doubt please call our office at the help line number on page one of this guidance

please note that having a conviction will not automatically disqualify you from getting a job with us. Careful consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your employment may be terminated

remember to read, consider and sign the declaration at the bottom of page(2)

NHS Forth Valley complies fully with the Code of Practice, issued by Scottish Ministers, regarding the correct handling, holding and destroying of Disclosure information. Please contact the Recruitment Services Department if you would like to request copies of our policies on Recruitment of Ex Offenders or Handling, Holding and Destroying disclosure information.

Qualifications section

please tell us of any qualifications you have. This can include school standard grades, GCSEs, highers, or work based qualifications such as SVQs or NVQs

remember to write down any ‘non formal’ qualifications or certificates that you think are relevant to the job you are applying for

Present (or most recent) post section

if you are currently out of work, please write this in the ‘job title’ space

please write your start date in month/year format MM/YYYY

please tell us briefly about your duties (what you do or did in your job). You could tell us your role, the main tasks, and any responsibility for supervising others. There is not a lot of space here so continue on a separate sheet if you need to

Employment History section

this is where you write down all the jobs you have done previously

remember that if a job you have done in the past supports or is similar to the job you are applying for, please tell us more about it in your ‘support of application’ statement on page 6 of the application form – use a separate sheet if you need more space

References section

referees are people who know you at work. Please give the full names and addresses of 2 referees, one of whom must be your present or most recent employer and can confirm your job details

you should check that the people you have put on your form are happy to be referees

your referees will not be contacted unless you are a ‘preferred candidate’ after interview. A preferred candidate is someone who is the preferred choice for the job, subject to satisfactory checks where appropriate

Driving Licence

you only need to complete this if the job requires you to drive. Please check the job description or person specification. For example, some jobs with the Ambulance Service require you to be able to drive class C1 and D1 vehicles

Where did you see the advert section

please try to remember where you heard about this job, and tick the relevant box. The information you give will help us find out how good our advertising is

Equal opportunities monitoring

please note that all details on this section (Part D) will remain totally anonymous. It will be detached from the rest of the form as soon as we get it and remain anonymous

we want to ensure that there are no barriers to joining our workforce. As an employer, NHSScotland is as fully inclusive as possible. One way we can ensure this is to analyse all the data provided in this section and ensure that job opportunities are being accessed by as wide a community as possible.

Please email your completed application form toFV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net

Postal Applications 

If you post your application form, please ensure that the correct amount of postage is paid, as this may result in a delay in your application reaching us and we will be unable to progress your application if it is received after the closing date.  Postage costs can be obtained from the Post Office or visiting http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder

Please note there are no reception facilities at Falkirk Community Hospital.

First save this form under another name. To complete this form, point your mouse arrow on to the highlighted portions OR use your tab key to move between the highlighted fields and start typing. You must complete the application form in full as we do not accept CVs.

PART AApplication for (Job Title):      Job Reference No:

     

Location:       Candidate ID No:

No applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to eliminating discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union membership or stewardship. Only 'Part C' of this form will be made available to short-listing panels.  Parts A, B and C would then be used by the interviewing panel if you are selected for interview.Personal DetailsSurname:       Forename:      

Name known: by (if different)

      Title:      

Address:                

           Post Code:      

Contact Telephone Numbers:     

Day:      

Evening:       Mobile:      

E–mail: address (if we

     

If we need to, the best way for us to contact you is by:      Work PermitDo you need a work permit to take up this post? Yes No

Working in the UKAre you eligible to work in the UK? Yes No

Job Reference No:       PART BCandidate ID No:Declarations

Criminal Convictions DeclarationIn September 2015 the Scottish Government made changes about what conviction information needs to be disclosed. [Some offences must always be disclosed, some offences do not need to be disclosed and some offences must be disclosed in specified circumstances.] The rules are complicated, so it is important you read the guidance below as part of making your application.

NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. As part of any offer of employment candidates will be subject to one of the following:

For posts in regulated work – Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme membership

For all other posts which are subject to a criminal conviction record check – A Police Act check

For posts not subject to a criminal conviction record check – A self-declaration

For more information on which category this post falls under please refer to the job pack, job description or person specification.

For more information on the rules visit: https://www.mygov.scot/convictions-higher-disclosures/?via=http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/SummaryoftheChanges.htm

For more information on offences which must always be disclosed: https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/?via=http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/documents/HigherLevelDisclsoure--revisedAlwaysDiscloseList--8February2016.pdf

For more information on offences which are to be disclosed subject to rules: https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/?via=http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/documents/HigherLevelDisclosure--revisedRulesList--8February2016.pdf

Declaration: Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign a declaration if you are appointed:

I have completed Parts A to D of this application form and the details I have supplied are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete;

I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept as part of my personal file record;

I authorise you to obtain references to support the application if I am identified as a preferred candidate;

I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and referee report may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated;

I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998;

I agree to complete a criminal convictions check or a criminal convictions declaration form, if I am identified as the preferred candidate.

Read, agreed and understood (check box) Date:     

PART CApplication for (Job Title):      Job Reference No:

     

Location:       Candidate ID No:

Qualifications Achieved

Subjects Type of Qualificationeg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc Grade Achieved

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards

SubjectsType of Qualification

eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc

Grade Anticipated

Date Anticipated

                       

                       

                       

                       

Membership of Professional or Regulatory BodiesFull name of organisation(s) Registration Number Renewal Date

                 

                 

                 

Job Reference No:       PART CCandidate ID No:

Present (or most recent) PostJob Title:      

Grade:       Date of Starting Grade:      

Employer:      

Dates of Employment: From:       To:      

Reason for Leaving (if applicable):      

Notice Period:       Current Salary:      

Role Purpose / Summary of Responsibilities     

Employment History

Start with your most recent employment first and work down the page. If a job supports the position applied for, please say more about it in your Application Support Statement.Job Title Employer Date From Date To

                       

Job Reference No:       PART CCandidate ID No:Referees

Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the person in your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who is authorised to confirm your employment and the details given in your application. Please identify a second referee who may have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and abilities and who may offer opinion on your suitability for this post. You should not use family members or friends. Our pre-employment screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications and professional registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates following interview.

Name 1:       Designation:      

Address:                 Post Code:      

Telephone:       Email:      

Name 2:       Designation:      

Address:                 Post Code:      

Telephone:       Email:      

Disability

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005 defines disability as follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About Disabled People”, and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.

Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme? Yes No

Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview, eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer      

Driving Licence (see Job Description - only complete if a driving licence is essential)

Do you have a driving licence? Yes No If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive,eg. B, BE, C      

Job Reference No:       PART CCandidate ID No:Statement in Support of Application – please tell us your personal qualities, skills and

attributes, experience and any major achievements and show how they match those needed for this job.     

Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post? Newspaper (which one?)      Professional Journal (which one?)       Vacancy Bulletin SHOW (NHS Scotland Website) Job Centre Plus Other (please specify)      

Job Reference No:       PART DCandidate ID No:Equal Opportunities Monitoring

We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive and compare the profile of people who apply with those appointed. Therefore, this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide in this part of the form (Part D) is confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form when we receive it.1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a promotion?

Yes No

2) Which one of the following best describes your gender?

Male Female In Another Way Prefer not to say

If you describe your gender with another term, please provide this here     

3) Do you consider yourself to be a trans person?

Yes No Prefer not to say

Trans is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as the sex they were assigned at birth.

4) What is your age?I am       years old, and my date of birth is:      

5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that: has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities? has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?

Yes No Prefer not to say

If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:

Learning DisabilityLong standing illnessMental health condition

Physical impairmentSensory impairment

Other (please describe):

Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work location:

Job Reference No:       PART DCandidate ID No:

6) What is your nationality? a) Nationality at birth     b) Present nationality     

7) What is your ethnic group?Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural backgroundA: White Scottish Irish Other British

Any other White background

B: Mixed Any mixed background

C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British Pakistani Indian Chinese

Bangladeshi Any other Asian background

D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background

E: Other ethnic background Any other background

8) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong? (Christianity) - Church of Scotland Hinduism

(Christianity) - Roman Catholic Sikhism

Christianity (other) Judaism

Other faith / belief Islam

Buddhism No religion (none)

Prefer not to answer

9) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual/straight Bi/bisexual

Gay/lesbian Prefer not to say

If you prefer to use another term, please provide this here      

NHS Forth ValleyNHS Forth Valley Prisons, Health Centre

Mental Health Practitioner Nurse

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, PermanentBand 5, Salary: £22,440 - £29,034 per annum

Ref: 18050279

We are seeking to appoint a Mental Health (MH) Practitioner Nurse on a permanent basis; this post would initially be based in HMP & YOI Polmont but could be within any of the Forth Valley Prisons (Glenochil, Cornton Vale). You will require being a first level registered Mental Health Nurse with a willingness to support ongoing professional development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of our Health Centre team to deliver a comprehensive service to our patients in partnership with the Addiction Service and our Primary Care Team within the unique setting of a prison environment. You should have the ability to demonstrate high quality, person–centred care and good team working. Keenness towards developing practice with appropriate and satisfactory clinical and interpersonal skills is required.

To operate as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team, the role of the MH Nurse is to provide assessment, evaluation and delivery of a range of interventions that best manage prisoner healthcare needs and to contribute to the continuous development of MH care for our patients. This is a diverse role which involves the day to day delivery of autonomous nurse-led care, to a population who have a range of mental health, learning disabilities, learning difficulties, physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems. You will be expected to work a flexible shift pattern (no night shift included).

Informal enquires to Catherine Warner, MH/Addictions Team Leader or Denise Allan, Clinical Manager on Tel: 01324 722233.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 18th May 2018 at 12 noon

Application forms and job descriptions are available on the NHS Forth Valley Intranet site or by visiting www.show.scot.nhs.uk Alternatively by quoting relevant post title and reference number and e-mailing FV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net or by telephoning the recruitment answer line on 01786 447488.

Please note, if we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the post closing, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 01324 618357 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Forth Valley Board aims to improve health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley. In recent years we celebrated the opening of the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital and we are now embarking on a new and exciting chapter of quality improvement as we continue to design and deliver healthcare services fit for the future, with the launch of our new Healthcare Strategy. For further information on NHS Forth Valley please visit our website where you will find copies of our Healthcare Strategy and Annual Review. www.nhsforthvalley.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title:

Responsible to:

Department:

Directorate:

Operating Division:

Job Reference:

Last Update:

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Health Centre Manager/Clinical Manager in Charge/Clinical Manager Forensic Mental Health Service

Health Centre

PRISON-008

2. JOB PURPOSE In conjunction with the Clinical Manager deliver modern Mental Health Services, in partnership with

Primary Care and Addiction Practitioner, as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team within the unique setting of a prison environment.

To operate as a Mental Health Nurse in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate leadership skills and accountability in a nurse-led service who will manage own caseload within a multidisciplinary custodial setting.

To provide a comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment to Mentally Disordered Offender’s (MDO’s), including mental health risk assessment and management, and give an advice service to a range of referrers.

To promote mental wellbeing and provide support, education and deliver a range of interventions to prisoner with mental health problems

To operate as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team, the role of the Mental Health Nurse is to provide assessment, evaluation and delivery of a range of interventions that best manage prisoner healthcare needs (i.e. providing emergency and anticipatory care, promoting wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities) and to contribute to the continuous development of Healthcare Services.

3. DIMENSIONS

The post-holder will deliver mental health nursing care to prisoners within SPS.

This is a diverse role which involves the day to day delivery of autonomous nurse-led care, to a population who have a comprehensive range of mental health, physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems whilst maintaining a high level of awareness of and compliance with security procedures within the prison setting.

It involves mentorship, supervision and direction of newly appointed nursing staff, health care assistants, nursing and medical students, junior doctors, training of prison staff with regard to health care issues.

See Appendix 1 – relevant to local establishment.

4. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

The role of the Prison Healthcare Service is to provide a range of cost effective and efficient clinical services and interventions that meet prisoner healthcare needs during their stay in Prison and on their release, which compliment and integrate with other services and agencies within the establishment and the community.

The overall aim of the service is to improve the physical and mental health& wellbeing of prisoners, to support rehabilitation and to contribute to the offender outcome strategy.

5. KEY RESULT AREAS

Clinical Provide clinical input to the multidisciplinary referral allocation, assessment and post

assessment decision making to ensure accurate, effective and sensitive feedback to all referring agencies.

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based programmes of care and through care needs of the prisoner with complex health needs. This is achieved by the use of risk assessment, care plans, effective clinical judgement and decision making skills.

Responsible for running nurse led clinics, eg asthma, diabetic, BBV, tissue viability, well woman, sexual health etc.

In the absence of other health care professions, ie addictions, primary care and sexual health practitioners, the post holder will undertake the necessary care programmes for prisoners.

To demonstrate compliance against Health Care standards by participating in data collection and Clinical Audit and assist in the development of healthcare services with the aim of improving prisoner health and wellbeing.

To support health governance arrangements by undertaking a range of clinical interventions that enable compliance with Health Care Standards.

As a first responder manage emergency situations where there is high risk to the wellbeing of prisoners and staff.

Direct the management of own caseload by admitting and discharging as appropriate in accordance with operational and service policies.

Conduct initial screening, identifying, assessment and treatment requirements and through care needs of individuals including risk assessment and care planning.

Conduct clinical urine screening and act on findings.

Conduct evidence based mental health risk assessment and risk management planning.

Act as Care Co-ordinator for Enhanced CPA, organise and implement Discharge Integrated Care Pathway.

Engage in Care Planning Approach (CPA) processes.

Empower patients to take on responsibility for their health, wellbeing, recovery and future lifestyle.

Participate in clinical incident reviews.

Administration and monitoring of medicines including controlled drugs.

Provide crisis intervention and management along with conflict management.

Responsibility to consult and advise with colleagues with regard to detention under the Mental Health Act, Adults with Incapacity Act, Child protection, Domestic violence, abuse, etc.

Professional Maintain clear, concise and accurate records in accordance with SPS and NHS policies

and procedures.

Providing accurate and timely assessment/discharge summaries to referring agent.

Maintain professional standards working within the parameters of both local and national policies and professional code of conduct and guidelines.

Responsibility for own personal development and meeting training needs, participating in Personal Development Planning and Appraisal processes.

Contribute and participate in audit programmes.

Knowledge and application of to local policies, Scottish Government, NMC and other national guidance, legal requirements.

Participation in and contribution to working groups, in relation to operational, strategic and policy issues both in relation to healthcare and the wider offender environment. e.g. Health Protection and ACT2 Care

Managerial Organise, manage and deliver Mental Health Clinics within a prison setting.

Participate in departmental clinical meetings, team meetings, managerial and developmental meetings.

Assume care co-ordinator role for patients registered on Care Programme Approach.

Responsible for the ordering, storage and safe management disposal of materials necessary for the safe administration of depot injection other medications.

Be involved in clinical governance and clinical effectiveness initiatives within the service.

Provide mentorship of mental health students allocated to the prison service.

In the absence of other health care professions, ie addictions, mental health and sexual practitioners, the post holder will undertake the necessary care programmes for prisoners.

Leadership

Prioritisation of own workload and that of less experienced staff members.

In the absence of senior health care staff, the post holder will be required to prioritise workload of staff to deliver health care as appropriate.

As a first responder manage emergency situations where there is high risk to the wellbeing of prisoners and staff.

Mentorship, leadership and support of nursing colleagues during induction and delegated responsibility for ensuring their induction programme is completed. Supervision and support of pre registration nursing students on placement and completion of student assessment documentation

6a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

The job requires the post holder to become fully conversant with the use and calibration of range of health care equipment including:-

Basic Life Support Equipment e.g. semi automatic defibrillator, pulse oximeter, auto dose injector pen

Nebuliser and Oxygen Equipment, Spirometer, Peak flow meter, Volumatic device Glucometer Urine/pregnancy testing Blood Pressure Monitor, thermometer, scales, height measure, Methadone dispensing pump and glass conical measures Blood Collection System including sharps and sharp boxes Vaccine Fridge including temperature monitoring ECG machine INR monitor Telemed Security keys, personal alarm and 2 way radio

6b. SYSTEMSFrequent daily use of a computer, visual display unit (VDU) and keyboard for data entry, e mail communications internally and externally and administration equipment e.g. photocopier, fax machine, telephone.

The post holder will use the following systems frequently throughout the course of each day:

Microsoft Word/Outlook G Pass Computerised Health Care Records Manual Health Care Records System Prisoner Records System (PR2) Healthcare Marker System SPS Suicide Risk Management System Databases Electronic patient health care records and care plans Drug prescription and recording systems and registers Clinical Rating Scales e.g. opiate and alcohol withdrawal assessment tools Personal Alarm System Personal Communication Device (radio carried continually throughout the shift) Personal Performance Appraisal System (PPMS) E Learning to complete mandatory training

7. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK Duties are largely generated by prisoners health care needs and the HCM/CM except

when prison management ask for specific tasks to be performed. The post holder has discretion to work autonomously within the defined parameters of nursing guidelines and Health Care Standards which are specific to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).

Engage in caseload clinical review and allocation involving multidisciplinary colleagues.

The post holder will at times work with no direct supervision, or with advice available on-site.

The post holder will participate in clinical supervision and personal development planning.

The post holder will work in conjunction with their line manager to identify ongoing objectives.

This job requires the post holder to work using their own initiative.

8. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS Key involvement in risk assessment and management on a daily basis within the multi-

disciplinary approach.

Requires analysis when prisoner clinical presentation does not match verbal information provided by the patient or others (prison officers, other prisoners). The postholder holds accountability for this. Dealing with competing priorities within the day to day provision of the service and/or in the absence of the Clinical Manager i.e. prioritising multiple incidents, regarding clinical assessments deciding whether prisoner needs transferred to hospital

Work as an autonomous practitioner and make decisions without direct supervision on a daily basis;

The postholder is required to make decisions and judgements regarding the level of safety of patients, family, carers, potential victims, neighbours and the public generally.

On a daily basis uses their own judgement to disseminate relevant information regarding risk posed by the prisoner.

Can manage competing priorities and react to unforeseen circumstances, incidents and emergency situations.

9. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB To deliver Healthcare from within a prison setting.

At times being the only clinical worker on site.

Balancing issues of role conflict i.e. managing individual patient care ensuring duty of care aspects and at times acting as advocate for individuals whilst requiring to be aware of ‘risk’ and public safety issues along with issues of maintaining confidentiality.

Dealing with untoward incidents such as completed suicide, or other acts of violence or aggression

Managing complex and competing demands when addressing priority needs.

Responsibility for the serious implications of carrying security keys which would cause a significant security breach if mishandled, misplaced or misused by compromising prison operational security

The unsocial working hours are compounded by the frequent requirement to remain in the prison after the end of a shift to deliver health care for emergency or operational reasons. This may result in occasional lone working.

A requirement to represent the SPS at court as a competent professional witness e.g. at a fatal accident inquiry.

10. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Develop and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with clients,

carers, relatives, multidisciplinary colleagues and other health professional, criminal justice services, local authority and voluntary agencies.

Provide accurate, timely reports, records and summaries for GPs, Criminal Justice Services, Social Services or other referring and partner agencies.

Communicate effectively and have the ability to interpret diagnoses, educate using verbal

and written information, being sensitive to the individuals’ needs of clients and carers.

Responsible for liaising directly with all referrers including Procurator Fiscal, Prisons, Courts, Consultant Psychiatrists, Multi-disciplinary Teams, assessing individuals and preparing standardised documentation for appropriate agencies, demonstrating effective partnership working.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing risk assessment and risk management plans.

The postholder has to manage conflict situations involving patients, families and other professional staff.

Provides and receives highly complex and sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding e.g. learning disability, acute mental illness, behavioural/cognitive difficulties

Communicates very sensitive, complex information relating to prisoners health conditions, e.g. sensitivity discussing prisoners health care needs with family members whilst operating within the bounds of confidentiality (positive STI or HIV status)

Communicating in a situation where there are highly sensitive/complex psychosocial events e.g. trauma, life limiting diagnosis, separation issues.

Communicates with legal advisers, external health professionals e.g. sensitive health care information which may affect sentencing

Effectively communicates with;

Internal

Health Care Team Prison staff and management Social workers Addiction Services Chaplains Parole Staff Psychology and psychiatric services Prisoners Family and carers

External

Pharmaceutical Supplies Provider and out of hours pharmacy telephone advice service MEDACS- 24 hour telephone medical service for clinical advice and prescribing (faxed/verbal) GP and Community Nurses NHS services/hospitals Addiction Services Social workers and Local Authorities Criminal Justice Service Members of the public e.g. prisoners relatives Translation Services

Voluntary Agencies e.g. Samaritans

The post holder is regularly required to communicate sensitive information, utilise negotiating, influencing and persuading skills when dealing with prisoners in order to agree care plans and assist with the implementation of the plan to ensure a successful outcome. There can also be barriers to understanding due to the client group e.g. frequently prisoners are under the influence of unknown illicit substances, prisoners with learning disabilities or sensory impairment and non English speaking prisoners.

11. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical/Environmental This role covers the entire area of a prison, which can be a substantial geographical area;

including reception, residential, health care, visits and activities areas. Daily and frequent walking between these areas involves frequent use of stairs, is often outside and sometimes at speed as first responder to incidents, carrying emergency equipment in excess of 15kg. E.g. defibrillator, oxygen bottles, intubation equipment.

Frequent moving of drug storage/administration equipment (weight >10kg) to residential areas which involves going outside and up flights of stairs and where administration areas can involve standing for long periods of time in a cramped space.

Daily walking between prison areas, involving use of stairs, is often outside and sometimes at speed as first responder to incidents, carrying emergency equipment

Frequent (at least twice daily) moving of drug storage/administration equipment (weight >10kg) to residential areas which involves going outside and up flights of stairs and key holder responsibility for the security of the drugs, which can include controlled drugs e.g. Methadone, contained within them.

Occasional moving and handling of prisoners e.g. for emergency aid and in self defence.

Daily contact with body fluids, including blood, which may be potentially infectious. Coping with the potential exposure for blood borne viruses, infestations e.g. scabies/body lice and infections e.g. TB

The prison work environment is extremely challenging and prisoners display challenging behaviours on a daily basis hence the role will place a high level of mental and emotional demand on the post holder

You must be responsible for the operation and security of a radio and to continually listen, via an ear piece, to radio traffic responding appropriately using SPS approved Radio Procedure when required

Responsibility for the serious implications of carrying security keys which would cause a significant security breach if mishandled, misplaced or misused by compromising prison operational security

The requirement to attend meetings anywhere throughout the SPS estate which may involve long periods of driving, travel on public transport and overnight stays

The responsibility of continually carrying high security keys via a key chain and belt and the requirement of wearing a personal alarm due to the high security prison environment

Emotional/Mental

Responsibility for suicide risk assessments and case conferences for prisoners managed under the ACT2Care strategy particularly on receipt into custody and after any significant events during custody e.g. an episode of deliberate self harm, attempted suicide or getting an unexpected or lengthy sentence

Daily exposure to physical and verbal aggression, foul and abusive language and complex challenging behaviour

Considerable exposure to risks and hazards on a daily basis especially body fluids following high risk incidents, needle stick injury

Dealing with patients with challenging behaviour. Required to meet the emotional demands of caring for patients, others and manage the emotional outcome for patients and staff following stressful incidents.

Patients, carers and staff can disclose highly sensitive information e.g. regarding threats to others (potential to kill others), sexual or domestic abuse (to or by the patient) which requires a calm, respectful, empathetic, professional and non-judgemental approach and reaction from the postholder.

The postholder is occasionally exposed to crisis situations, severely challenging and unpredictable behaviour, demanding/ conflict situations, verbal/ physical threats, attempts to assault, possession of weapons and at times stalking which are extremely demanding and stressful.

Daily working with individuals who are distressed, depressed, anxious, challenging, thought disordered or memory impaired.

Frequent concentration when engaged in group or individual sessions.

Using all skills to complete mental health assessment and risk assessment. Collating all available information.

Calculating drug dosages.

Subject to interruptions, for example attending medical emergencies approximately two to three times per week

Ability to manage conflict in relation to patient care and within professional relationships.

Exposed to physical threats and physical aggression from patients, carers and others.

Witnessing and responding to critical incidents and traumatic events as first responder.

The threat of prisoner inflicted injury and being taken hostage

Considerable exposure to risks and hazards on a frequent basis especially body fluids following high risk incidents, needle stick injury

Giving witness statements to police, interviews by solicitors and court appearances representing the SPS

The insidious level of stress, use of foul and abrasive language and the risk of potentially life threatening situations e.g. hostage taking.

Daily X rays of belongings and metal detector tests and being subject to random staff searches of belongings and personal rub down searches heighten the emotional demands of the post

Dealing with the effects of the negative image of prisons portrayed in the media and the potential for media intrusion

12. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Minimum required undertaking the role.

Registered Nurse - Mental Health/ Learning Disability, currently registered with the NMC.

Previous experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting is desirable eg. working in the field of Mental Health or working in a secure environment

To demonstrate knowledge to allow working as an autonomous practitioner in a mental health environment.

Evidence of continuing professional development

Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations and boundaries and balancing duty of care and public safety issues.

Awareness of Child Protection/Vulnerable Adult policies and issues and the responsibility to refer concerns on appropriately

Post holder must be have experience of teaching, supervising and mentoring nursing students and maintain strong links with their educational establishments

You have an understanding of the application of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

Extensive knowledge of medication prescribing guidelines, including the prescribing of controlled drugs

Ability to monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through quality assurance

strategies such as audit and peer review

Ability to identify and manage nursing care risks on a continuing basis involving other members of the health care team or services out with the health centre as appropriate

Understanding of the implications of confidentiality in accordance with NMC guidelines and DATA protection.

Good organising and prioritising skills

IT skills

During induction the postholder must undergo necessary mandatory health care training in anaphylaxis, resuscitation, manual handling and lifting and must complete prison related training covering areas such as ACT2 Care suicide strategy, radio and key handing, breakaway self defence techniques, Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), conditioning, intelligence and human rights

During induction the post holder must undertake the Certificate in Management of Drug Misuse in Primary Care.

13. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

Job Holder’s Signature:

Print Name:

Line Managers Signature:

Date:

Date:

NHS FORTH VALLEY

Terms and Conditions: The terms and conditions of service are those laid down by the Agenda for Change Handbook.

Salary Scale: Band 5, £22,440 - £29,034 per annum

Staff taking up a new appointment with NHS Forth Valley will normally enter the scale at the minimum of the pay band/range. Any appointments above the lowest point of the pay band/range will be subject to verification of previous NHS service, or experience outside the NHS, which is given in recognition of relevant complete years of experience.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employees may be required to vary the pattern of their working week subject to the exigencies of the service.

Duration: Permanent

Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years service plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).

or

202.5 hours rising to 217.5 hours after 5 years service and to 247.5 hours after 10 years service plus 60 hours public holiday (pro-rata).

Superannuation: The post is superannuable under the Scottish Public Pensions Agency Scheme and your remuneration will be subject to deduction unless you choose to opt out of the scheme.

Right to Work in the UK NHS Forth Valley has an obligation to ensure it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Medical Examination: No appointment can be confirmed until a satisfactory medical examination has been undergone.

Protecting Vulnerable From 28th February 2011 the Scottish Government Groups Scheme introduced a new membership scheme to replace and improve upon the current

disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. If the duties of this post involve regulated work with children and young people and/or protected adults, the successful candidate will be required to be a member of the PVG Scheme and consent to NHS Forth Valley obtaining a Scheme Record or a Scheme Record Update if they are already a member of the Scheme. More information on the PVG Scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

NHS Knowledge and The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Skills Framework defines and also describes the knowledge and skills that NHS employees

need to apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a

single, consistent, and comprehensive framework on which to base review and development for all employees.

KSF will apply to all NHS employees except doctors, dentists and senior and executive level managers. The purpose of the KSF is:

To support the effective learning and development of all staff, providing the resources to do so.

To support the development of individuals in the post to which they are employed, so that they are effective at work and are clear about what is required of them.

To promote equality and diversity.

Confidentiality: In the course of your duties you may have access to confidential information concerning patients or staff. Unauthorized disclosure or removal of information may lead to consideration of disciplinary action.

Equality in Employment: NHS Forth Valley fully supports the principle of equality in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot be shown to be justified. NHS Forth Valley is committed to ensuring equality of treatment for both present and potential employees.

Tobacco Policy: It is the policy of NHS Forth Valley to discourage the habit of smoking within the organization and to provide a smoke free environment.

The NHS Forth Valley policy is to establish no smoking as the norm and smoking is not permitted anywhere within NHS Forth Valley premises including residences and grounds.

The Occupational Health Service will assist members of staff who wish to stop smoking by providing or facilitating the following services:

Information on smoking and ways to stop Personal support Health Education materials and helpline numbers Nicotine replacement therapy Smoking Cessation support

Copies of the Tobacco Policy are available from HR Advisors or via the NHS Forth Valley Intranet.

Health & Safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health & safety and the health & safety of others who may be affected by what they do. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their employer by following NHS Forth Valley policies and procedures and safe systems of work; by using equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to the attention of their employer. Where something is provided in the interests of health & safety employees must not interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal responsibility to report any shortcomings in terms of this in their area. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility for monitoring health & safety arrangements and ensuring staff are following policies and procedures and safe systems of work.

Partnership Agreement: Contributing to the development of partnership working by: supporting NHS Forth Valley in delivering its goals and objectives; supporting continuous improvement in own performance and the performance of the department,

directorate and NHS Forth Valley; attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving own skills and for the benefit of the organisation and patient care.

Parking Permits: Please note that taking up an offer of employment at Forth Valley Royal Hospital does not automatically trigger the issuing of a staff parking permit. 

Limited staff parking permits are available for Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Staff need to apply for these and a link to the application is below:

http://nhsforthvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FVRH-Car-Parking-Application.pdf

Applications will be scored and placed at the appropriate level on the waiting list. As it is likely that it will take some considerable time for a parking permit to be issued to you, you should look to alternative transport, such as public transport and information on this can be found at:-

http://www.travelinescotland.com/welcome.do

Completed application forms should be returned to:

Email – FV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net

Or

Post – Recruitment Office, Administration Offices, Falkirk Community Hospital, Westburn Avenue, Falkirk, FK1 5SU

Postal Applications If you post your application form, please ensure that the correct amount of postage is paid, as this may result in a delay in your application reaching us and we will be unable to progress your application if it is received after the closing date.  Postage costs can be obtained from the Post Office or visiting http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder

Please note there are no reception facilities at Falkirk Community Hospital.

Closing Date: Friday 18th May 2018 at 12 noon

Ref No: 18050279