About this role
Job summary
The Forensic Practitioner provides specialist assessment, risk management, and develops intervention plans with the multi-disciplinary team for people with learning disabilities and/or autism who have complex needs, forensic histories, or identified risks. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder promotes recovery, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community safety through evidence-based, trauma-informed practice, while offering specialist advice, support, and training to clients, carers, and partner agencies.
The post holder will also provide dedicated support to the North Lincolnshire Learning Disability Intensive Support Service for 2 days per week, contributing to specialist assessment, positive behaviour support, risk management, and crisis intervention for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who are at risk of admission, placement breakdown, or escalation in restrictive practices.
Main duties of the job
As a Forensic Practitioner, you will:
Manage a specialist caseload of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with complex needs and forensic risks. Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and formulate evidence-based intervention plans. Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and partner agencies to promote recovery, safety, and social inclusion. Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues and external organisations including health services, social care, probation, police, and other community providers. Contribute to crisis management and risk reduction strategies. Deliver training, mentorship, and professional guidance to colleagues and partner agencies. Champion trauma-informed, person-centred practice and uphold the highest professional standards. The post holder will also provide dedicated support to the North Lincolnshire Learning Disability Intensive Support Service for 2 days per week, contributing to specialist assessment, positive behaviour support, risk management, and crisis intervention for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who are at risk of admission, placement breakdown, or escalation in restrictive practices.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current UK Professional Registration Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Work. Evidence of post registration training or experience in trauma-informed care, Personality Disorder, Anger Management, therapeutic or psychosocial interventions Experience of working with individuals with forensic needs and/or risks. ENB 998/Mentorship in practice or equivalent
Desirable
Post-registration qualification in therapeutic/psychosocial interventions (e.g., informed by cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy).
Special Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential
Understanding / working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS) Care Programme Approach (CPA) Care and Treatment Review (CTR) Process - including Blue Light CTR's Awareness / understanding of Vulnerable Adult guidance Experience of working with families and relatives Experience of communicating and presenting to a wide range of agencies and forums. Experience of use of skills to enable communication with people who have limited or different communication abilities Judgemental skills - the ability to analyse and assist in making decisions regarding client risk and care in complex cases. Practical experience of working with people with complex mental health needs/intellectual disabilities/ neurodevelopmental disorder/attachment/personality disorders Crisis Working and excellent time management skills Significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and a history of risk or offending behaviour Problem solving skills Report writing skills Excellent working Knowledge of evidence-based practice and current government guidance in learning disabilities A team player, but also experience in autonomous working Implementation of behavioural strategies and monitoring of same. Experience of multi-disciplinary/agency working Experience in supporting people with a wide range of vulnerabilities that effect Mental Health Understanding diversity and implementation into practice
Desirable
Experience of leading on or contributing towards forensic risk assessment (e.g., HCR-20, ARMIDILO-S). Experience of providing structured psychosocial interventions either individually or within a group setting (e.g., informed by CBT or DBT). Staff motivation, team building skills Awareness of child protection issues and an understanding of child protection policies. Facilitation and teaching of groups of staff, in-house and external. Experience of leading/managing project work Skills in supporting other staff and students Experience of managing violent, aggressive situations
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 Barnard Court Health Centre
Old Courts Road
Brigg, North Lincs
DN20 8JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)