FOLS aims to reduce or safely manage behaviour amongst people with a learning disability (LD) and/or autism which may put members of the public at risk and would otherwise lead to contact with the criminal justice system or admission to a secure hospital. We have a strong focus on prevention and early intervention, systemic working, and enhancing forensic expertise in community services so that safe community living is achieved, and secure learning disability beds reduced. Practitioners work to support the development of new pathways of care that lead to safer outcomes for patients, and to mitigate harm to potential future victims. We achieve this through six core functions:

Specialist assessment of risk and protective factors, and guidance regarding management of risk in the community,

Delivery of offence specific interventions,

Case management support to Local Care Coordinators and lead professionals,

Support and training to other agencies providing day to day support to this group,

Consultancy and advice to system partners,

Forensic Practitioners have significant autonomy in managing their varied caseload and developing the interventions that are relevant for each person they work with. All people on the caseload have a Care Coordinator from a learning disability team. People may be in hospital and transitioning to the community as part of Transforming Care; pending release from prison; in supported living accommodation; living independently or with families.

To improve the lives of people with learning disabilities 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 in within a trauma informed framework

To be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective running of the team on a day to day basis and provision of excellence in clinical care, and promoting a culture of evidence-based practice.

To be professionally accountable and responsible for client care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions in clients’ homes and other community settings

To act in collaboration with a lead professional as with any client

To provide specialist assessments 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.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with learning disabilities.

To promote at all times a positive image of the Forensic Learning Disabilities Service and the wider Trust.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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 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.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role