Job summary
The Provider Collaborative for Adult Secure Care, Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) is seeking applications for a part-time (12 hours a week) Clinical Lead for the newly redesigned Women's Secure Pathway. This is part of a series of service developments including that of a virtual women's secure blended service and women's outreach service.
Applicants should be registered clinicians with experience of working in leadership roles within forensic mental health, who have a track record and interest in involving and motivating staff to improve patient experience and service performance.
We welcome applications from registered nurses, occupational therapists, consultant psychiatrists, social workers or allied health professionals who have a particular interest in improving pathways for women with mental health needs who are in contact with the criminal justice system and/or whose complex needs have resulted in their referral/admission for secure inpatient care or community forensic clinical services and for women who are currently admitted to a secure inpatient service.
The KSS Provider Collaborative is a collaboration of secure inpatient and forensic clinical community service providers, being the three counties' NHS mental health trusts and four independent sector providers of low and medium secure inpatient care in the area.
Please note that there are 2 job descriptions for this post and applicants should refer to that relevant to their clinical registration.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership for the Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS) women's secure and forensic mental health services with particular responsibility for care pathways into, through and out of secure and forensic services for women originating from the following NHS trust catchment areas: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT); Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP); Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT).
It is envisaged that this is a role that will be held on a secondment or fixed term basis by a post holder working in an existing clinical role within a forensic mental health service in Kent, Surrey or Sussex. This role includes travel between NHS Trusts and services.
About us
Sussex Partnership (SPFT) provides NHS care across Sussex for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. We also provide a range of specialist services across south east England.
We aim to improve people's lives by providing high quality care and the best possible experience of our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that there are two job descriptions for this position and both are these are attached for your further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management qualification/professional qualification (RMN, OT, Psychologist or Social Worker) or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level.
- Professional registration in health/social care profession (GMC, NMC, HCPC or SWE)
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS