Community Forensic Nurse: Field-Based Risk & Recovery

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation trust in Northampton is seeking a Community Forensic Nurse to join their innovative team in managing complex forensic patients within the community. The successful candidate will provide a range of interventions, including crisis prevention and emotional support, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants should have current nursing registration and relevant experience in both forensic and community mental health settings. This role requires flexibility and effective communication skills, with a 12-month fixed contract offered.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC.
• Experience working at Band 6 or extensive Band 5 experience.
• Experience in forensic mental health and community mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Support service users through various interventions.
• Manage active and community caseloads.
• Act as Social Supervisor for patients under s41 MHA.
• Coordinate recalls and manage risks as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Reflective skills

Education

Nursing qualification with current registration

Job description

A healthcare foundation trust in Northampton is seeking a Community Forensic Nurse to join their innovative team in managing complex forensic patients within the community. The successful candidate will provide a range of interventions, including crisis prevention and emotional support, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants should have current nursing registration and relevant experience in both forensic and community mental health settings. This role requires flexibility and effective communication skills, with a 12-month fixed contract offered.