Forensic Practitioner

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.

• To improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients and their carers, and practice within a trauma informed framework.
• To be professionally accountable and responsible for client care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions in clients’ homes and other community settings.
• To provide specialist assessment and advice to a range of services/organisations regarding the management and care of clients.
• To promote social inclusion, community access and participation through the provision of client care.
• To be committed to and take a lead role in activities integral to the Trust’s Quality Improvement System.

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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

About 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://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Pilkington Job title: Service Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 03000 212878