Band 6 Community Forensic Practitioner - Competitive Pay Surrey

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding role in forensic community services? We have an exciting locum opportunity within a specialist forensic service based in Surrey.

Job Title: Band 6 Community Forensic PractitionerLocation: Surrey (bases in Chertsey & Dorking)Duration: 3-6 months ongoingSchedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pmStart Date: ASAPRate of Pay: £25 - £27 (must have CPN experience)Contact: Faieq - /

Join our specialist forensic team and play a vital role in supporting people with complex mental health needs who have offended or are at risk of offending. In this role, you will:

• Carry a mixed caseload of community clients and those in supported placements

• Undertake mental health assessments at police stations and magistrates' courts

• Liaise with and advise the criminal justice system, including police, lawyers, CPS, and probation

• Deliver high-quality assessments and contribute to individual treatment plans

• Act as Care Coordinator, ensuring timely and effective interventions

• Work in collaboration with mainstream psychiatric services to support complex clients

• Administer depot medication and provide nursing interventions where required

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• NMC Registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

• Experience in forensic or community mental health services

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application in forensic care

• Strong communication and multidisciplinary liaison skills

• Ability to work flexibly across service bases (Chertsey and Dorking)

• Car driver (valid driving licence)

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role, 9am-5pm. The initial contract is 3-6 months with a strong likelihood of extension based on service needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist forensic service, broaden your skills, and make a real difference in the lives of service users in the community and criminal justice pathways.

Apply today by sending your CV to Faieq at or call to discuss further.

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector.

We offer:

• Fast and simple registration

• A network of like-minded healthcare professionals

• High-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll

• Specialist consultants who understand your field

• Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities