Forensic Mental Health Practitioner

2 days ago

Bridgend, Bridgend county borough, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job Overview

This is a unique opportunity to join the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway Team within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As a Transitional Liaison Mental Health Practitioner, you will work closely with prison and community teams, probation staff, and third sector organisations to facilitate the smooth transition of high-risk men from custody to the community.

The post holder will be responsible for building relationships, engaging with service users, and developing relapse prevention and crisis intervention strategies.

With a focus on improving men's experience during transition and reducing reoffending, this role requires a compassionate individual who can work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties of the Job

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway Team to facilitate the transition of high-risk men from custody to the community
  • Building relationships with prison and community teams, probation staff, and third sector organisations
  • Developing relapse prevention and crisis intervention strategies for service users
  • Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve men's experience during transition

Working for Swansea Bay University Health Board

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Our values of Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving show our commitment to equality and diversity in everything we do.

Person Specification

Essential criteria include:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional qualification
  • Post-registration study to degree level or evidence of working towards same or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria include:

  • A commitment to continuous professional development and evidenced-based practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria include:

  • Experience of working at Band 5 or above within a forensic setting
  • An understanding of the health needs of males within the Criminal Justice System
  • An understanding of working collaboratively with male patients and all interested parties to develop relapse prevention and crisis intervention strategies

Desirable criteria include:

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential criteria include:

  • Ability to travel within large geographical area and to work hours flexibly

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism.

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