Forensic Practitioner
8 hours ago
Grimsby
Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established specialist community service within the Neurodiversity services in NE Lincolnshire to provide support for service users within the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS).The local NE Lincolnshire FOLS Team is part of a wider FOLS Service working beside HUMBER, which means you will also be working alongside Specialist Forensic Services in Hull to support our Transforming Care partners to repatriate offenders with learning disabilities (LD) and/or Autism and complex needs back to their local communities.The aim of the FOLS is to reduce or safely manage behaviour amongst people with LD and/or autism which may put members of the public at risk and would thereby otherwise lead to contact with the criminal justice system or admission to a secure hospital.The initial focus of the service will be to support an identified patient cohort transition effectively from secure care into community provision; safely managing risk and avoiding contact with the criminal justice system or re-admission to secure hospital. The service will support a more effective approach to the identification and management of individuals at risk of offending or being admitted into secure services.Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.Main duties of the jobForensic PractitionerBased at Val Waterhouse Centre37.5 hours, permanentMon - FriRange 7 45,987 - 52,434 (pay award pending)We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to join our Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS)You will:Manage a specialist caseload, provide expert advice on risk assessment and managementContribute to safe, effective, and person-centred careSupport and develop colleagues through training, consultation, and professional leadership, helping to enhance skills and confidenceContribute to service development, quality improvement and the implementation of best practiceHelp ensure positive outcomes for service users while promoting recovery, safety, and community inclusionA relevant professional registration with good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and health & social care pathways is essential as well as experience working with complex cases in the field of LD and/or Autism.Good communication and organisation skills are also essential as well as the ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team working in partnership with other services to meet the Transforming Care targets and to provide a successful community based forensic support service that improves the health and wellbeing of local people.Following the shortlisting process, successful applicants will be invited to deliver a formal presentation, which will be followed by a panel interview at the Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby.About usCare Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities.We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.DetailsDate posted06 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 45,987 to 52,434 a year Range 7 (pay award pending) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference numberB9814-26-147Job locationsVal Waterhouse Centre41-43 Kent StreetGrimsbyDN32 7DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more informationWe appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more informationWe appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.Person Specification Experience EssentialEffective team building, developing positive interpersonal relationships, Effective negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skillsExperience of managing change within the workplaceExperience of working with challenging behaviour, in physically and emotionally demanding environments.Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development Experience of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participationLeadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service deliveryDesirableExperience of working with the client group Qualifications EssentialHold a relevant Professional Qualification RNLD/RMN, DipOT/BsOT, DipSW with current registrationMasters Level/Post Graduate advanced clinical/professional qualification - or be able to fully demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experienceLeadership qualification - or be able to demonstrate advanced leadership and management skillsDesirableRelevant forensic experience in a range of settingsTrained to complete Specialist Risk Assessments (HCR-20, RSVP, SAPROF) Skills and Knowledge EssentialEvidence of sound post-registration professional practiceFull understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service areaFull understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical areaDetailed understanding of clinical governance Thorough understanding of good practice in risk assessment, formulation and management plansAbility to understand and translate national directives and agendas into appropriate local strategies and plansAdvanced critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skillsProven ability to assess and interpret a range of complex facts and situations to inform the planning of appropriate interventionsAdvanced knowledge of Mental Health legislation relevant to the clinical area, in particular parts 2 & 3 of the MHA.Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice Ability to effectively communicate complex and detailed information to a wide range of recipients including service users.Ability to lead and motivate staff Up to date awareness of evidence based good practice in the field of LD/ Risk managementA comprehensive understanding of clinical governance in the context of service improvement.A thorough working knowledge of issues of confidentiality in regard to the provision of care and public protectionDesirableUse of Outcomes ToolsExperience working in forensic servicesUnderstanding of the criminal justice system Person Specification Experience EssentialEffective team building, developing positive interpersonal relationships, Effective negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skillsExperience of managing change within the workplaceExperience of working with challenging behaviour, in physically and emotionally demanding environments.Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development Experience of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participationLeadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service deliveryDesirableExperience of working with the client group Qualifications EssentialHold a relevant Professional Qualification RNLD/RMN, DipOT/BsOT, DipSW with current registrationMasters Level/Post Graduate advanced clinical/professional qualification - or be able to fully demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experienceLeadership qualification - or be able to demonstrate advanced leadership and management skillsDesirableRelevant forensic experience in a range of settingsTrained to complete Specialist Risk Assessments (HCR-20, RSVP, SAPROF) Skills and Knowledge EssentialEvidence of sound post-registration professional practiceFull understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service areaFull understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical areaDetailed understanding of clinical governance Thorough understanding of good practice in risk assessment, formulation and management plansAbility to understand and translate national directives and agendas into appropriate local strategies and plansAdvanced critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skillsProven ability to assess and interpret a range of complex facts and situations to inform the planning of appropriate interventionsAdvanced knowledge of Mental Health legislation relevant to the clinical area, in particular parts 2 & 3 of the MHA.Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice Ability to effectively communicate complex and detailed information to a wide range of recipients including service users.Ability to lead and motivate staff Up to date awareness of evidence based good practice in the field of LD/ Risk managementA comprehensive understanding of clinical governance in the context of service improvement.A thorough working knowledge of issues of confidentiality in regard to the provision of care and public protectionDesirableUse of Outcomes ToolsExperience working in forensic servicesUnderstanding of the criminal justice systemDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameCare Plus GroupAddressVal Waterhouse Centre41-43 Kent StreetGrimsbyDN32 7DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCare Plus GroupAddressVal Waterhouse Centre41-43 Kent StreetGrimsbyDN32 7DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website