Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within SCFT/FOLS as a Senior Practitioner who will lead the multi-disciplinary Team, and promote recovery utilising trauma informed principles. The candidate will provide expert advice, initiate and promote forensic mental health for service users who require robust risk assessment and management within the community. You will be expected to safely manage a caseload and oversee the caseloads of other members of the team, for clients in inpatient settings and working towards discharge to the community across a specified geographical area, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. You will require excellent communication skills and work in collaboration with our colleagues in Humber, Navigo and North Lincolnshire Learning Disability Service. You will require experience of working as a social supervisor for restricted patients, providing high-quality and timely reports to the Ministry of Justice as, knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults legislation. You will need to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by MHA 2007), particularly relating to care of patients in the community and have good report writing skills. We will offer you clinical and line management supervision and promote career progression, continued professional development. Main duties of the job The responsibilities will include taking responsibility for individuals' care and promoting recovery, including: Working closely and assertively with secure inpatient services to identify service users who are able to transition into the community, and co-produce plans to facilitate this Working collaboratively with service users in a recovery-focused, strengths-based way, identifying appropriate goals to promote their Ensure that the views and wishes of service users and carers are central to the care planning process and that their participation is Undertake care coordination duties in line with the Care Programme Approach to manage a caseload, working effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary Ensure that specialist forensic risk assessments are undertaken collaboratively with service users and Provide effective, outcome- and evidence-based support and interventions to support recovery About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-NLTT-0115 Job locations Monarch House Arkwright Way Scunthorpe DN16 1AL Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification - Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of post registration development. Mentorship training Desirable Postgraduate qualifications in CBT/Psychosocial Interventions. Specialist Risk Assessment(e.g. HCR20) or the Care of the Mentally Disordered Offender Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification - Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of post registration development. Mentorship training Desirable Postgraduate qualifications in CBT/Psychosocial Interventions. Specialist Risk Assessment(e.g. HCR20) or the Care of the Mentally Disordered Offender Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address Monarch House Arkwright Way Scunthorpe DN16 1AL Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)