Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Forensic Pathway Lead
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The Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS)
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.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out specialist assessments and identify pathways of care for patients.
- Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Take a lead in service evaluation and quality improvement.
- Make recommendations to help individuals move towards discharge.
- Monitor and assess the progress of individuals on a regular basis.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
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Requirements:
- A professional qualification is a necessity (e.g., RMN, OT, Social Worker).
- Experienced mental health practitioner.
Benefits:
- Regular clinical/management supervision and reflective practice.
- Regular professional development days bespoke to the team.
- Suitable induction period and training according to your needs.
Travel:
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.
- 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.
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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 recognize 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.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Mardel Peppos
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: mardel.peppos@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0300 304 0248
Additional Contact:
Name: Marisa Marrocco
Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Phone number: 07776 465279
Email address: marisa.marrocco@spft.nhs.uk
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