Specialist Nurse - Band 7 | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Birmingham is recruiting a Specialist Nurse to join their Forensic Assessment, Consultation, Treatment & Training (FACTT) Service. This role involves delivering specialist nursing care for autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities, ensuring effective service delivery and supporting the development of treatment programs. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in community and forensic settings, with Band 6 nursing capabilities. Attractive benefits and opportunities for personal development are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Assistance Programme discounts

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse with a background in forensic care.
• Current Band 6 level or above.
• Ability to provide specialist assessments and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective delivery of the FACTT service.
• Organise physical resources for service operation.
• Coordinate referrals into the FACTT service.

Skills

Experience in community and forensic work

Understanding of adult learning disabilities

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

About the role

We are recruiting a Specialist Nurse within the Forensic Assessment, Consultation, Treatment & Training (FACTT) Service, which is an established community forensic service for autistic adults and adults with a learning disability in Coventry and Warwickshire.

We are seeking an experienced nurse with a background in community and forensic work with adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults. Applications are welcome from staff who are currently working at Band 6 level or above.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering specialist nursing care, supporting service development, and ensuring safe and effective clinical delivery across inpatient and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• To work with the clinical lead of the FACTT service to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the service.
• To work collaboratively and effectively with others to deliver the agreed nursing responsibilities of the FACTT Service.
• To be operationally responsible for the health care and nursing staff employed in relation to the FACTT service, as directed by the clinical lead and operational manager.
• To be responsible for organising and overseeing the use of the physical resources required to run the FACTT LDA service.
• To contribute to future developments of the offender group treatment programmes and the community forensic service.
• To provide teaching and training of others.
• To provide specialist assessments and consultation to others in a range of agencies (e.g. health, social care, third sector, probation).
• To coordinate referrals into the FACTT service including liaison with relevant commissioners.

Benefits and Development

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support group.

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026.