Specialist Nurse

Humber Youth Action Group; Willerby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave package

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Humber Centre Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Nurse to lead on the Low Secure Ward within the Forensic Division. The role focuses on patient-centred, evidence-based care for individuals with complex mental health needs in a 20-bedded unit.

You will work with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team to model best practice, supervise junior staff, and contribute to continuous service development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs within a low secure forensic setting.
• Coordinate the day-to-day management of the ward, including leading in the ward manager's absence.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to risk management and clinical governance.
• Support rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care planning and reviews.

Job description

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Specialist Nurse with a keen interest in developing leadership skills and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within our well-established Low Secure Ward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our clinically led, operationally enabled Forensic Division within a 20-bedded low secure unit, supporting individuals with complex needs, with a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

This vacancy has arisen as a result of developing our leadership team, reflecting our positive culture of development and career progression within the service.

You will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care, contributing to a positive patient experience. Working closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will support the day-to-day clinical leadership of the ward and act as a role model for best practice.

While experience within forensic services would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are committed to supporting the successful candidate in developing the knowledge and skills required within this specialist area.

You will work within the Low Secure team at Pine View and support services across the Medium Secure Wards at the Humber Centre, contributing to service development and quality improvement in line with Trust objectives.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of staff, you will receive a comprehensive induction to the Trust and team. A bespoke training passport is in place for Humber Centre staff, including a Forensic Induction, Trauma-Informed Care training, a structured buddy system, and a protected supernumerary period to support your transition.

Staff wellbeing is a key priority, with established support systems including regular clinical and managerial supervision, weekly reflective practice, and team debriefs following shifts, promoting a positive and supportive working environment.

In this role, you will deliver high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs within a low secure forensic setting. You will support the day-to-day coordination of the ward, including acting in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Ward Manager.

You will act as a named nurse, coordinating care planning, risk assessment, and reviews in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The role includes promoting a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment, supporting rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

You will provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students, contribute to risk management and clinical governance, and participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives. You will also work collaboratively across Low and Medium Secure services to support continuity of care.

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

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