Band 6 Community Forensic Practitioner – Discharge & Risk

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Little Burstead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

£8K relocation package if you move to/

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Community Forensic Practitioner for the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) based in Billericay. The role involves working with service users in secure settings before, during and after discharge, coordinating care in a multi-disciplinary team, and supporting families and partner agencies.

You will work a 37.5-hour week with shifts 8am–8pm, including weekends, and will need a full UK driving licence as the

Qualifications

• Registered RMN or equivalent qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Essex.
• Experience working in forensic/community health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as care coordinator for a caseload within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete risk assessments and develop care plans using tools like HCR-20.
• Support discharge from secure settings and assist with readmission when needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and supervise student clinicians.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Tools

HCR-20 knowledge

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Community Forensic Practitioner for the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) based in Billericay. The role involves working with service users in secure settings before, during and after discharge, coordinating care in a multi-disciplinary team, and supporting families and partner agencies.

You will work a 37.5-hour week with shifts 8am–8pm, including weekends, and will need a full UK driving licence as the