Community Forensic Mental Health Professional
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 mental health professional within the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) in Somerset. The team supports patients transitioning from secure care to the community, working with the South West Provider Collaborative. The successful candidate will care coordinate a complex forensic caseload, provide specialist advice, and work within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves travel across Somerset and the South West region.
Essential criteria
- RMN OR Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy OR Social Work; OR other relevant health or social care professional qualification.
Desirable criteria
- 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)
- 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
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems
- Additional Criteria
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
- Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice and risk assessment
- Understanding of formal risk management pathways including MAPPA, MoJ, probation
- RMN OR Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy OR Social Work; OR other relevant health or social care professional qualification.
- 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)
- 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
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems
- Additional Criteria
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
- Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice and risk assessment
- Understanding of formal risk management pathways including MAPPA, MoJ, probation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Community Forensic Mental Health Professional
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a skilled mental health professional, looking for a new challenge?
The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is an expanding service that provides support and intervention to patients transitioning from secure care to the community, working inline with the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC).
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced Band 6 mental health professional. This is an exciting post in an innovative developing service and we are aiming to develop a highly skilled team.
The team are responsible for overseeing the care of Somerset patients who are currently detained to a secure hospital within the South West region. We also offer specialist advice and guidance to mental health and other relevant services.
You'll care coordinate a small caseload with support from an expert MDT. You will also be able to develop your skills and expertise in providing specialist advice and consultation to other professionals.
The team office will be in Bridgwater, however there will be an expected element of reimbursed travel across the County of Somerset and the South West Provider Collaborative region. This is likely to include travel to Langdon hospital (Devon) and Fromeside hospital (Bristol) as well as Welle
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