Job overview
West London Forensic Services – Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW
Position: Registered Mental Health Nurse
Salary: £36,943 – £44,900 per annum (inclusive of allowances) – Yearly
Closing date: 04/06/2026 23:59
We are seeking registered mental health nurses to join our forensic team. This role is created as part of a recent service review. You will be part of a team committed to delivering high‑quality, safe care to a complex patient group with challenging individual needs. If you are a registered nurse with mental health experience and a passion for forensics, we would like to hear from you. Overseas nurses are not considered for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
• Establish and maintain communication with patients, carers and staff about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any communication barriers.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in the work area.
• Contribute to the implementation of services and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Assess care needs of people whose needs are relatively stable and plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care accordingly.
• Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.
• Lead and support others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.
• Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members.
• Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
- Registered Nurse in Mental Health on the NMC Register (sub‑part 1 RN3 or RNMH, sub‑part 2 RN4)
- Current portfolio of evidence that aligns with the NMC revalidation process
- Participation in a preceptorship programme
- Diploma or degree in mental health nursing
- ENB 770 or equivalent specialist qualification
- NVQ assessor competency
- Relevant post‑registration health‑care qualifications
- Leadership & coaching qualification
Experience
- General mental‑health experience gained through a nursing university programme or work experience
- Previous experience in a forensic setting or equivalent
- Evidence of inspirational leadership
Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in mental‑health nursing practice and current trends
- Understanding of the Code of Professional Conduct and the requirements of the Mental Health Act
- Awareness of professional and organisational developments
Personal Qualities
- Emotional resilience and clear personal boundaries
- Excellent team player and facilitator of partnership working
- Motivated to maintain high standards of nursing care
- Ability to supervise and direct the work of others
- Independent initiative while working effectively in a team
- Prioritisation skills and assessment of patient needs
- Effective verbal and written communication and positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport and challenge non‑confrontationally
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ethical practice and leadership consistent with organisational values
- Management supervision experience and supportive of staff contributions
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