# Forensic Care Coordinator

**Company**: South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Salary**: £47,951 to £56,863
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

The Community Forensic Outreach Service (FOS) has a vacancy for a Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse and Care Co-ordinator.

The core of the job is the management of a caseload of patients with forensic histories, acting as their care co-ordinator and as social supervisor as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a caseload of patients with forensic histories

- Act as care co-ordinator and social supervisor

- Conduct risk assessments and manage risk

- Develop and implement care plans

- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including doctors, psychologists, and social workers

- Provide high-quality care and support to service users

- Work with external agencies, such as police, probation, and housing providers

Requirements:

- Qualified RMN or Learning Disability Nurse

- Experience in mental health, particularly forensic mental health

- Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach

- Good clinical knowledge and assessment skills

- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

The post holder will receive specialist training, regular clinical and educational supervision, and academic sessions as part of the weekly team programme.

The salary for this position is £47,951 to £56,863 per annum, inclusive of inner London HCAS.

The trust offers flexible working, career development, and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment.

## Skills

### Required
- RMN or Learning Disability Nurse
- Mental Health experience
- Forensic mental health knowledge
- Care Programme Approach
- Risk assessment skills
- Communication skills

### Nice to have
- Diploma in Psycho-social interventions
- ENB 998
- Practice Teaching Award
- CBT or family work skills
- Research and audit skills

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