Forensic Community Specialist – Discharge & Risk Lead

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Billericay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Public pension up to 14.5%

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Staff discounts

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Community Forensic Practitioner in Billericay to join the SCFT. The role involves risk assessments, care coordination and multi-disciplinary collaboration with housing, Probation, MAPPA and other agencies.

The post requires RMN with 12 months post-qualification experience or a recognised Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, with 12 months at Band 5.

Qualifications

• RMN or recognised Social Work/OT qualification with post-qualification experience
• At least 12 months’ experience at Band 5
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 including conditional discharge
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Essex

Responsibilities

• Act as care coordinator for a small caseload within the Specialist Community Forensic Team
• Take part in holistic assessments and develop individual care plans
• Complete risk assessments and risk management plans per EPUT policy
• Discharge support and readmission planning for service users
• Follow MHA 1983 guidelines and assist with conditional discharge
• Maintain confidential records and contribute to governance and team training

Skills

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Work qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

Certificate in CBT

Tools

HCR-20

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Community Forensic Practitioner in Billericay to join the SCFT. The role involves risk assessments, care coordination and multi-disciplinary collaboration with housing, Probation, MAPPA and other agencies.

The post requires RMN with 12 months post-qualification experience or a recognised Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, with 12 months at Band 5.