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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a Navigator to join our South Yorkshire RECONNECT service.

This new post requires someone withdrive, energy, and a commitment to deliver high performance and standards. The postholder will be joining a supportiveservice line management team, with supervision and opportunities to participatein service development.

The postholder will haveexcellent communication and person skills and have experience of working withindividuals in mental health, learning disability or the criminal justiceservice.

RECONNECT is a care after custody service commissioned by NHS England tooffer support and release planning to individuals aged 18 and over with anidentified health need, to reduce inequalities and address health-relateddrivers of offending a Navigator, you will support thetransition of people into community-based services, thereby safeguarding healthgains made whilst in prison or immigration removal centres (IRC) for up to 6months post-release date, or when all health care needs are met, whichever isthe soonest.

RECONNECT offers liaison, advocacy, signposting, and support tofacilitate engagement with community-based health and support services.

The South Yorkshire RECONNECT Service will cover HMP Doncaster, HMP Hatfield, HMPLindholme and HMP Moorland. Thesuccessful candidate will be primarily based within the community setting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate willbe part of a new dynamic team. We areevolving as a service to provide positive health outcomes for people within thecriminal justice system. We work with vulnerable people that have oftenexperienced trauma in their lives. Some of the skills and qualities would include:

be responsible for your own caseloadwithin their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, youwill assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to aspecialist level ensuring that you practice within your sphere of competenceand knowledge. The postholder will work to professional and regulatory bodycodes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice isgrounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge

approach each individual with care,compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in allaspects of their role

engage and actively involve theindividual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their programme oftreatment and/or care and its review byusing person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvementand empowerment

manage your own workload and that ofothers and understanding the boundaries of their practice. Be responsible and accountable for clinicaladministration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area ,stock control, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of theservice

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

KEY RESULT AREAS:

RECONNECT is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison or an immigration removal centre (IRC) with an identified health need, and reduce inequalities and address health-related drivers of offending behaviours. This involves working with people before they leave to support their transition to community-based services, thereby safeguarding health gains made whilst in prison or an IRC.

Whilst not a clinical service, RECONNECT offers liaison, advocacy, signposting, and support to facilitate engagement with community-based health and support services.

RECONNECT aims to build on the existing Liaison & Diversion model to encompass the criminal justice pathway and beyond the prison gate. The service will deliver care before and after custody to a cohort of prisoners released after remand or on completion of sentence and will support identified individuals on release from prisons within South Yorkshire who are resettling into the South Yorkshire region. The service will provide screening, assessment, and practical support to individuals to engage with local services, during operational hours.

As a RECONNECT navigator, you will be an integral part of the wider South Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion service with a focus on assisting in the development of the RECONNECT project for prisons within South Yorkshire.

The postholder will, on behalf of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, have authority to liaise with criminal justice agencies, healthcare, social care and services involved in the welfare of individuals in contact with the criminal justice system. There is an emphasis in regard to liaison, the exchange of information, provision of specialist advice and guidance to enable access to treatment and securing support provision for these individuals.

The postholder will be required to work flexibly across South Yorkshire and will review mapped services across the region which have been utilised by the Liaison & Diversion Service to secure referral pathways for RECONNECT clients.

Care/service/function provision:

The postholder will:

be registered with the NMC. They will work within standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their delegated workload independently. They will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will exercise professional accountability in those clinical areas in which they are competent.

be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The postholder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

work within agreed framework to support assessment and review, plan, implement and evaluate clinical activities.

recognise their own limitations ,acknowledging when to seek help and support.

utilise evidence to inform decisions and solve problems associated with clinical care.

support and deliver care to a specific, delegated cohort of patients.

support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed.

be able to make judgements involving facts or reviewing situations which may require analysis alter programmes of activities, updating care plans or making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care.

identify risk or adverse or abnormal changes in condition and is responsible for taking actions and advising the lead clinician.

provide and receive routine or sometimes complex information using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent for care and adjust care accordingly within their scope of practice.

maintain and complete documentation as per local protocol.

adhere in all respects to the Nursing Associate Proficiency Standards.

approach each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of their role.

engage and actively involve the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their programme of treatment and/or care and its review by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvement and empowerment.

manage their own workload and that of others and understanding the boundaries of their practice. Be responsible and accountable for clinical administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of the service.

comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.

maintain communication with people about difficult and complex matters/ situations.

assess pain and other symptoms, including using evidence based tools. present information in a range of formats, including written and verbal, as appropriate to the circumstances. approach each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments. comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role. use clinical experience and expertise in a variety of ways including responding to urgent situations, delivering a range of therapeutic interventions, undertaking assessments and reviewing complex cases when necessary.

ensure the continuous re-evaluation of individuals needs and clinical risk situations and use clinical judgement and supervision to formulate the most appropriate clinical plan.

ensure all individuals receiving services are safeguarded from any harm. work within the team in accordance with Trust values and Service Line / BDU objectives. assist with the monitoring of performance and quality standards for the Service training, complaints, compliments, carer/user satisfaction surveys, serious incidents.

assist with development and maintain excellent working relationships with key agencies within health, social care, and voluntary third sector organisations, HMP Governors, mental health teams, Prison Healthcare, Through the Gate, National Probation Service, DWP and carers and families, to ensure high quality, timely provision of care, in and across specific pathways of care and geographical areas as required, according to need and demand.

work collaboratively with local health services and key external personnel including prison staff, primary healthcare and community mental health teams, substance misuse services, MAPPA, Probation Service, Crisis Response and Home Treatment Teams, social services, Housing, DWP, voluntary and non-statutory agencies within a wider health and social care community and any other support services identified.

be expected to deliver excellent levels of customer service to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where these standards have not been met.

facilitate timely and appropriate referrals to various primary, secondary and third sector organisations, such as housing, GPs, employment, or secondary mental health services and co-ordinate support in the community to facilitate engagement.

provide and receive complex, sensitive information and be aware of and respond to any barriers. present information, some of which may be contentious, to staff groups, service user groups, carers groups and other stakeholders using a range of techniques and media. work with others to provide a co-ordinated response to service developments and achieve outcomes as set out in action plans or team goals. practice effective time management to respond to competing priorities, balancing a clinical caseload and other responsibilities.

Practice Quality & Workforce Development

The postholder will:

ensure compliance with CQC registration and patient safety requirements. ensure adherence both personally and within line management to NMC / professional code of practice. promote a continuous team and service improvement ethos and manage innovation and appropriate change within the team. operate according to national standards, targets, guidelines and legislation relating to secure mental health.

Working as part of a Team:

The postholder will:

liaise closely with criminal justice partners to work with individuals who have been referred to the service for up to 6 months post release.

as part of a team, deliver person centred care whilst meeting the service standards and objectives.

respond professionally to all requests for information and assistance, whether in person or by phone, using discretion as to appropriateness of requests and being aware of confidentiality and information sharing guidelines.

promoting respect for others, care for staff wellbeing and championing anti-discriminatory practice.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In providing personal care and related procedures. In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence. Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information. In dealing with the public. In working as an effective team member. In working effectively, professionally, and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills in user/carer involvement.

Desirable

Pre-registration experience in the clinical field. Experience of participation in clinical audit. Experience of working without direct supervision. Experience of acting as named clinician for a delegated group of patients. Experience of working with complex /deteriorating patients.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification. GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.

Desirable

Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area to diploma level Additional relevant undergraduate qualification(s)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

Understand and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation. Work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high-quality care to patients with professional accountability for own actions. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and support and supervise students and learners who are on placement. Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence. Be an accountable professional. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse. Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed. Provide and receive practice supervision. Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users. Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing, or hazardous situations. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good administration and organisational skills. Able to fulfil the requirements of the value-based induction.

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).

TRAINING

Essential

Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area. Must be willing / able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety Maintain a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs. Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace. Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers. Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload. Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner. Willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches. Highly motivated and reliable. Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust. Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness. 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)

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