Senior Forensic Mental Health Practitioner - Band 7

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7) to work within the West London Forensic Service, providing social work support in a low secure pre-discharge setting. The role emphasizes safeguarding, carer support, discharge planning and risk management within a multidisciplinary team.

The Trust highlights opportunities to contribute to innovative NHS England initiatives and to develop professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of forensic social work or transferable skills from other social work backgrounds is welcomed.
• Demonstrates a person-centred approach in engagement with service users and carers.
• Experience as a social worker within multidisciplinary teams and risk management contexts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support within a low secure pre-discharge service.
• Contribute to safeguarding, statutory responsibilities, carer support and discharge planning.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage risk and support recovery.

Job description

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7) to work within the West London Forensic Service, providing social work support in a low secure pre-discharge setting. The role emphasizes safeguarding, carer support, discharge planning and risk management within a multidisciplinary team.

The Trust highlights opportunities to contribute to innovative NHS England initiatives and to develop professionally in a supportive environment.