Community Forensic Mental Health Professional
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Bridgwater, TA6 5LXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
Are you a skilled mental health professional, looking for a new challenge? The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is an expanding service that ...
- Jointly manage a specific, complex forensic caseload (caseload of no more than 15 patients given the intensity and complexity of the work).
- Care pathway management.
- Specialist forensic assessment and case management.
- Use of evidence based psychosocial interventions known to support forensic patients.
- Integration of substance misuse support.
- Working alongside partner organisations both statutory and non-statutory.
- Working effectively and supportively with Carers.
- Supporting education, employment and daily living skills.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential: - RMN OR Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy OR Social Work; OR other relevant health or social care professional qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- CPD in the field of forensic mental health - Or willingness to pursue
- Mentorship Training - (willingness to obtain qualifications in this area)
Experience
Essential
- Established mental health experience
- Experience of working with clients in the community and inpatient settings
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
- Experience of working with a forensic cohort
Desirable: - Experience of managing a caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems
Additional Criteria
Essential: - Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health; - Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice and risk assessment
Desirable: - Understanding of formal risk management pathways including MAPPA, MoJ, probation
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
14 September 2026
Last checked
14 September 2026
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