Forensic Pathway Lead

The Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) is a community-based service in Sussex providing holistic support to individuals with a mental health issue that relates to their offending/risk behaviour.

We are looking for a full time, substantive Band 7 mental health specialist to work with our out-of-area patients, to help plan their discharge pathway from hospital into the community.

The role entails carrying out specialist assessments and identifying pathways of care for each patient, whilst working closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The role encompasses clinical and also developmental aspects, including taking a lead in service evaluation and quality improvement.

We can offer regular clinical/management supervision and reflective practice. We also have regular professional development days which are bespoke to the team. All we ask is that you are committed to delivering a quality service to those under your care and that you are passionate in regards to developing and improving service provision. We will ensure you have a suitable induction period, and training will be provided according to your needs., This role is for an experienced mental health practitioner, to help plan pathways of care for individuals on their discharge pathway from hospital into the community. A professional qualification is a necessity i.e. RMN, OT, Social Worker.

You will work closely with FOLS and the provider collaborative case managers. You will make recommendations to help individuals move towards discharge, and to monitor and assess their progress on a regular basis, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.

To have oversight of all SPFT and 'Out of Area' patients in secure or locked rehab beds (excluding LD&A patients who fall under case managers).

You will undertake clinical assessment, assess risk, complete formulations, carry out identified interventions, and attend CPA reviews to feedback to the MDT, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user, careers and providers.

This role will entail travel across the county and beyond.

About the Trust:

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed

Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work

79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles.