Forensic Specialist Nurse Practitioner

Transformationunitgm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse for a fixed-term Band 7 position. The role involves providing high-quality care in forensic settings and requires strong clinical assessment skills and experience in mental health. You will work collaboratively in a team while contributing to patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification required.
• Experience working in forensic care is essential.
• Leadership or Management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to patients in mental health settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomy

Organizational ability

Excellent communication

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Degree level qualification

Current UK NMC registration

Relevant masters level qualification

Job description

Main area Registered Mental Health Nursing (Forensic Services) Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (End Date 20/06/2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday, with core times being 09:00 to 17:00 in accordance with a 24/7 rota with 30 mins unpaid lunch break) Job ref 001-NMR120-0625

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site University Hospital Llandough (Llanfair Unit) Town Penarth Salary £46,840 - £53,602 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/06/2025 23:59

Band 7

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

· We are kind and caring

· We are respectful

· We have trust and integrity

· We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Job overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic registered mental health nurse to join our forensic community mental health team on a fixed term basis up until 20/06/2026.

The primary function of this role is to coordinate and provide expert care and support to patients in high and medium secure mental health settings.

This challenging yet rewarding position requires a compassionate and committed professional who can contribute to the treatment and recovery of individuals with complex mental health needs who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced nursing care and treatment to patients in high and medium secure mental health settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, develop care plans, and monitor their progress.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and others.
• Utilise evidence-based practice and clinical expertise to deliver high-quality care to individuals with complex mental health disorders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other relevant forums to ensure effective communication and coordination of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of clinical services, promoting best practice in forensic nursing.

Offer support, guidance, and education to patients and their families, empowering them to be active partners in the treatment process.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”,and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting document

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Degree level qualification with evidence of Post Graduate study in relevant area
• Current UK NMC registration
• Relevant masters level qualification or working towards this
• Leadership or Management training/qualification

Experience

• Experience of working within a range of mental health settings and specialist knowlede of working in forensic care
• Experience at Band 6 or equivalent senior clincial level
• Broad experience of working across in-patient and community mental health settings
• Teaching experience
• Experience of care co-ordination and commisioning processes

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously under own initiative with minimal supervision
• Organisational ability and time management skills
• Clinical assessment and formulation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Specialist Knowledge

• Clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relavant to area of practice
• Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures for adults and children
• Sound knowledge of legal and policy framework underpinning mental health service provision e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Measure, Care Programme Approach

Personal Qualities

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Resilient and self motivated with vision and drive
• Ability to speak Welsh

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.