Forensic Mental Health Nurse - Lead, Develop & Collaborate

Job overview

West London Forensic Services - Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW

Position: Registered Mental Health Nurse

Salary: £36,943 - £44,900 per annum (inclusive of allowances) - Yearly

Closing date: 04/06/:59

We are seeking registered mental health nurses to join our forensic team. This role is created as part of a recent service review. You will be part of a team committed to delivering high quality, safe care to a complex patient group with challenging individual needs. If you are a registered nurse with mental health experience and a passion for forensics, we would like to hear from you. Overseas nurses are not considered for this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

• Establish and maintain communication with patients, carers and staff about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any communication barriers.

• Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.

• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in the work area.

• Contribute to the implementation of services and quality improvement initiatives.

• Promote equality, diversity and rights.

• Assess care needs of people whose needs are relatively stable and plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care accordingly.

• Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.

• Lead and support others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

• Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members.

• Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources.

Person specification Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse in Mental Health on the NMC Register (sub part 1 RN3 or RNMH, sub part 2 RN4)
• Current portfolio of evidence that aligns with the NMC revalidation process
• Participation in a preceptorship programme
• Diploma or degree in mental health nursing
• ENB 770 or equivalent specialist qualification
• NVQ assessor competency
• Relevant post registration health care qualifications
• Leadership & coaching qualification

Experience

• General mental health experience gained through a nursing university programme or work experience
• Previous experience in a forensic setting or equivalent
• Evidence of inspirational leadership

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in mental health nursing practice and current trends
• Understanding of the Code of Professional Conduct and the requirements of the Mental Health Act
• Awareness of professional and organisational developments

Personal Qualities

• Emotional resilience and clear personal boundaries
• Excellent team player and facilitator of partnership working
• Motivated to maintain high standards of nursing care
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others
• Independent initiative while working effectively in a team
• Prioritisation skills and assessment of patient needs
• Effective verbal and written communication and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport and challenge non confrontationally
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ethical practice and leadership consistent with organisational values
• Management supervision experience and supportive of staff contributions