Community Forensic Mental Health Professional

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Broadway; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Somerset is seeking a Band 6 mental health professional to join the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT). You will work with patients moving from secure care to the community and coordinate care with an expert MDT to ensure safe, effective transitions.

The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in specialist advice and consultation for other professionals. The team office is in Bridgwater, with travel across Somerset and the SW region expected.

Responsibilities

• Care coordinate a small caseload with support from an expert MDT.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals.

Job description

Are you a skilled mental health professional, looking for a new challenge?

The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is an expanding service that provides support and intervention to patients transitioning from secure care to the community, working inline with the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC).

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced Band 6 mental health professional. This is an exciting post in an innovative developing service and we are aiming to develop a highly skilled team.

The team are responsible for overseeing the care of Somerset patients who are currently detained to a secure hospital within the South West region. We also offer specialist advice and guidance to mental health and other relevant services.

You’ll care coordinate a small caseload with support from an expert MDT. You will also be able to develop your skills and expertise in providing specialist advice and consultation to other professionals.

The team office will be in Bridgwater, however there will be an expected element of reimbursed travel across the County of Somerset and the South West Provider Collaborative region. This is likely to include travel to Langdon hospital (Devon) and Fromeside hospital (Bristol) as well as Wellesley hospital in Wellington, Somerset.

We welcome informal conversations prior to application and look forward to your call!