Clinical Lead – Forensic Transitions Team

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Shrewsbury

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Shropshire invites applications for a Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / AHP to join the Forensic Community Transitions Pathway on a temporary contract to 31/03/2028. This full-time role spans 37.5 hours per week and supports individuals transitioning from secure services into community care.

The post is co-located with other mental health teams and focuses on rehabilitation, re-integration, and leadership development within MPFT's

Qualifications

Registration with the appropriate professional body (NMC for nurses, HCPC for AHP/social worker).
Experience in forensic or transition/community mental health settings preferred.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership for the Forensic Transitions Team.
Ensure performance against trust standards including KPIs and financial targets.
Provide appropriate advice to team staff, multi-disciplinary and Management Groups.
Monitor and evaluate practice based on current trends and initiate changes.
Ensure compliance with NMC Codes and other professional bodies.
Promote integration between Community and inpatient services.
Encourage multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Monitor and manage team performance to meet organisational targets.