Job summary
Band 6 - Community Practitioner - Forensic Community Service
Some exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of the Forensic Community Service.
We are actively seeking to recruit an experienced male Registered Mental Health Nurse due to occupational requirements of the role which includes meeting the cultural, ethnic and risk needs of some of our service users. You will be supporting the service as one of our Community Practitioners.
The Forensic Community Service is a specialist community team that has a fully embedded MDT - so the successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team that includes Medical, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology colleagues.
We are a regional service which provides care and treatment for adults (both male and female) who have a history of offending and/or pose a risk to others.
Our service users have come into contact with the criminal justice system and have been within the secure in-patient pathway. We provide Care Co-ordination for patients across the region, along with providing in-reach to patients within secure in-patient services across the Provider Collaborative footprint.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage their own caseload carrying out interventions. They will work closely with the other members of the team, supporting patients through their recovery. We hope to recruit new staff who are dynamic in their approach and wish to be part of an exciting service. Ongoing training around specialist risk assessment tools will be offered to the successful candidates.
Desirable attributes for the successful candidate include previous knowledge or working with offenders and patients with complex needs. A good and thorough understanding of risk assessment is vital when working with our patient group.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The service currently operates during working hours of Monday to Friday (0900-1700).
The team covers the whole of the Cumbria Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust footprint. There is also some working into Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Provider Collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The aim of our community services is to reduce length of stay in secure beds, reduce re-admission and provide an ongoing service in the community using interventions based on NHS England's '12 components of Care', a biopsychosocial model.
The team also provide assessment and expert advice to other mental health services regarding risk management which will enable patients to remain in the least restrictive setting and reduce the risk of offending/re-offending.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th August 2025
Closing date : 28th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The aim of our community services is to reduce length of stay in secure beds, reduce re-admission and provide an ongoing service in the community using interventions based on NHS England's '12 components of Care', a biopsychosocial model.
The team also provide assessment and expert advice to other mental health services regarding risk management which will enable patients to remain in the least restrictive setting and reduce the risk of offending/re-offending.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th August 2025
Closing date : 28th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Forensic patients
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Experience of working in the community
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Evidence of using tools and interventions to support recovery
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Mentor Training
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Forensic patients
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Experience of working in the community
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Evidence of using tools and interventions to support recovery
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
