Staff Nurse

Description:

We are currently seeking a Band 5 nurse to work within Forensic Services. It is an exciting development opportunity.

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about providing high quality compassionate care in a well-established hospital. Forensic Services have a strong sense of team, and we are keen to support and develop new members of staff. We require the post holder to be an effective team player and to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. We will offer you a stimulating, challenging and rewarding working environment where you will contribute to the continual development of the service.

Main duties of the job

You will have excellent communication skills, be self-assured, emotionally resilient and adaptable to service user needs. Maintaining clear boundaries and consistencies within the team, Nurses will be working closely with and under the guidance of the wider MDT and will require an understanding of the Mental Health Act and the criminal justice system.

You will offer support and supervise the practice of junior staff including students, in order to ensure safe and effective Nursing practice. You will be closely involved in all stages of care and treatment from assessment to recovery for both male and female service users. You will be supported to continue your professional development in line with Forensic Service training strategy.