Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 health care professional who will provide specialist care co-ordination within our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).
You will have experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems including forensic experience and have a qualification equivalent to degree level in a clinically relevant discipline.
As an ideal candidate for this post you would be a highly competent mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge and seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. We are seeking a motivated individual, if you have an interest in forensic care and have a passion in providing specialist, diverse and collaborative approaches then this vacancy may be for you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical support, consultation and advice, working freely within the 4 Tier model.
- To manage a case load of patients with complex needs including forensic and risk management. With support from other team members provide a robust service and management to our patients.
- To ensure the delivery of expert assessments and interventions and ensure care is delivered effectively and to a high standard. Ensuring that everybody involved the case are involved including other professionals, outside agencies, carers and family.
- Ensure the delivery of consistent care, professional boundaries are maintained and based around evidence based in accordance with best practice.
- To ensure we are able to clearly identify risks and any safeguarding concerns and escalate accordingly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional at degree level or equivalent (MH Nursing/ OT/Allied Health Professional)
- Evidence of experience
Desirable
- Experience working in Forensic care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care. Including Forensic sections and (MOJ) Ministry of justice.
- Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management.
- Ability to undertake vital assessments in relation to profession.
- Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights
Desirable
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 02 June 2026
