Senior Community Forensic Practitioner

Transformation Unit; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays (rises

Excellent pension up to 14.5% of pay

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Specialist Community Forensic Practitioner in Billericay. The role involves care coordination within a multidisciplinary team, risk assessment using HCR-20, and developing comprehensive care plans for service users across secure settings and into the community.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly, across seven days with 8am–8pm shifts and a driving licence is typically required to cover Essex.

Qualifications

• RMN with at least 12 months post-qualification experience or a recognised Social Work qualification or a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, CPA, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Experience in care coordinating a group of service users and working within a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Act as care coordinator for a small caseload with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete risk assessments and risk management plans in line with EPUT policy, including forensic tools like HCR-20.
• Develop and review individual care plans and monitor progress and discharge readiness.
• Support MDT to discharge service users safely to the community and assist with readmission when needed.
• Follow Mental Health Act 1983 guidelines, especially conditional discharge, and liaise with partner agencies.

Skills

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Communication

HCR-20

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Work qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

Tools

HCR-20

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Specialist Community Forensic Practitioner in Billericay. The role involves care coordination within a multidisciplinary team, risk assessment using HCR-20, and developing comprehensive care plans for service users across secure settings and into the community.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly, across seven days with 8am–8pm shifts and a driving licence is typically required to cover Essex.