Forensic Specialist Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Penarth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a dedicated registered mental health nurse to join the forensic community mental health team. This role involves providing expert care to patients in secure settings and requires a compassionate professional with experience in mental health, especially forensic care. The position is full-time, fixed-term until June 2026 with a strong emphasis on patient recovery and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with relevant postgraduate studies.
• Experience in mental health settings, especially forensic care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care in secure mental health settings.
• Assess patients, develop care plans, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.

Skills

Clinical assessment and formulation skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Organisational ability and time management skills

Ability to work autonomously under own initiative

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Degree level qualification with evidence of Post Graduate study

Current UK NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR120-0625

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough (Llanfair Unit)

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Degree level qualification with evidence of Post Graduate study in relevant area
• Current UK NMC registration

Desirable

• Relevant masters level qualification or working towards this
• Leadership or Management training/qualification

Experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Experience of care co-ordination and commisioning processes

Skills Essential

• 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
• Presentation skills

Specialist Knowledge Essential

• 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 Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Degree level qualification with evidence of Post Graduate study in relevant area
• Current UK NMC registration

Desirable

• Relevant masters level qualification or working towards this
• Leadership or Management training/qualification

Experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Experience of care co-ordination and commisioning processes

Skills Essential

• 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
• Presentation skills

Specialist Knowledge Essential

• 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 Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough (Llanfair Unit)

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough (Llanfair Unit)

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)