Forensic Community Nurse

Overview Go back Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 13 April 2026 We are looking to recruit a band 6 forensic community nurse on a permanent contract. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for their vocation working with people with learning disabilities and forensic needs. They will enjoy participating in the multidisciplinary formulation approach, to establish the needs of individuals.

We work in partnership with our service users, their carers and other professional groups, to effectively manage dynamic risk factors, support service users' growth in their goals for their lives, and participate in delivering community-based treatment interventions. We provide a community-based service for those residents of Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton. Team members are required to work in all areas of the Black Country.

The team is based at Health Lane Hospital. The team uses a multidisciplinary approach, which is based on a joint formulation, and all members of the team participate actively in this process through both partnership work and regular reviews. The role offers a wide variety of opportunities to develop and extend your skills.

We offer a commitment to support staff, regular supervision and CPD. We look forward to receiving applications from Registered Learning Disabilities or Registered Mental health nurses who can demonstrate the breadth and depth of experience and professional development which will underpin this challenging and exciting role. Main duties of the job To provide a safe and effective nursing service to individuals who have both a learning disability and forensic needs in the community.

Utilising a number of specialist assessments you will assess the needs of clients, plan and implement plans of care. This will include delivery of bio-psycho-social interventions (both via individual and/or group format) as appropriate in collaboration with Multi-disciplinary Team colleagues. To be a member of the forensic community team; you will contribute to effective risk management by working collaboratively with the client, and multiagency colleagues, carers and providers.

To provide support and training regarding the specific needs of clients to relevant professionals, carers and providers when required. To participate in the further development of the community forensic team; you will be enthusiastic and share your knowledge and skills with colleagues. About us The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust providing a range of services to people across Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Our vision is to improve health and well-being for people of all ages across the Black Country. We provide first-rate care to our patients and have been rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a recent inspection. Our clinical sites are among some of the most forward-thinking in the country, where teams ensure we are consistently offering patients respect and dignity, high quality care and a positive experience.

Our community teams provide outstanding generic and specialist care closer to home, proactively supporting patients away from a hospital setting. Learning Disability Services are provided through two key care pathways: the Forensic pathway and the Assessment and Treatment to Independence in the Community Pathway, high quality services for adults with a learning disability. Job responsibilities Principle Duties and Responsibilities Professional/Clinical Practice within the NMC code of Conduct To be a visible and competent role model to the team To be compassionate and respectful, providing care while maintaining the dignity of those who use the service Communication and Care Delivery To develop effective communication with service users, their carers, providers and those within both the internal and external key relationships To utilise specialist assessments to establish the needs of individuals To plan care and treatment options with clients to meet their needs To deliver bio-psycho-social interventions (both via individual and/or group format) as appropriate in collaboration with MDT colleagues Clinical Practice To actively evaluate the effectiveness of care and treatment To work with Speech and Language therapy to ensure that plans meet the communication needs of each individual and are both accessible and presented in a way they prefer To administer and monitor the effectiveness of medication prescribed To provide information regarding prescribed medications To provide education, advice and support regarding comorbid mental health issues To work with clients to develop relapse prevention plans To be the link between the community and inpatient services; attending admission meetings to handover information in the event of a client being admitted to hospital, and being an essential link in the planning for discharge from hospital Risk, Training and Records To provide training and support regarding risk and the needs of clients to carers, providers, and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team to develop their skills and knowledge To be an active member of the forensic team, attending the forensic meetings, and positively contributing to the further development of the team To attend multiagency meetings, and have a role within the public protection process To access both clinical supervision monthly and managerial supervision according to the supervision policy To attend mandatory training as required and meet the requirements for revalidation To identify areas of risk by completion of assessments, to raise safeguarding alerts and share information with other agencies to avoid risk to others or the individual To maintain records in line with the BCPFT policy and the NMC requirements To be a mentor to student nurses and contribute to the development of their skills and practice To act in the role of CPA coordinator when required To provide verbal and written reports for meetings when required To maintain updated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and deprivation of liberty.

To implement aspects of legislation as required when working with individuals. Management Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff to the service Participate in the development of the team, attending the forensic meetings and working towards agreed objectives Service Development Responsible for effective multi-disciplinary working, developing positive relationships with members of the team Networking to raise the awareness of others to the work of the team, both locally and through liaison with other agencies. Clinical Governance Demonstrate overall responsibility and accountability for evidence-based standards of care Participate in risk assessment and clinical audit Contribute to the annual appraisal process and objective setting and facilitate the implementation of development plans Support students to develop their skills and practice.

Attend mentor updates as required. To ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date; ensuring care is safe and effective Be proactive in seeking the views of patients and carers regarding their care To develop trusting, transparent relationships with service users and their carers To discuss suggestions for service improvement and development with the forensic team, to implement development plans as discussed and agreed within the team To work in partnership with clients and their carers to provide care plans which are person centred and consider the choice, independence, inclusion and rights of clients while considering effective risk management To offer support and training to clients, their carers, and providers around risk, and offending behaviour in order to develop self-awareness and promote the involvement of clients in their relapse prevention plans Person Specification Registration / Knowledge Registered Learning Disability or Registered Mental Health Nurse Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience of working in community settings 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. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Depending on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr