Staff Nurse - Forensic Mental Health - Band 5

Applicants should be dynamic, committed to providing care which is evidence-based and willing to undertake further training to meet the needs of the client group. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential, as is a flexible and dynamic approach to care. A deep commitment to clinical supervision is needed. We would welcome applications from both newly qualified and more experienced nurses qualified in either Learning Disability or Mental Health. Job Summary To work in a low or medium secure setting Provide high quality clinical care that is evidence-based, open to monitoring and evaluation, and clinically effective Working in low or medium secure settings with predominantly mentally disordered offenders or patients who may have a diagnosis of a learning disability, autism or ADHD and may have an offending history. About us: Ellesmere House is a 12 bedded low secure Learning Disability unit. We cater for individuals who have complex needs and include primarily a learning disability but may also possess autism and/or mental health issues. The client group may also but not exclusively require partnership working with agencies such as the Criminal Justice System and Home Office. Ellesmere has a full range of specialized provision including our own consultant, psychology, social worker and an enhanced OT/activities coordinator provision. We are an integrated team and very much work together as a team. The nursing team is a committed group as are the entire team overall as a unit. The Hatherton Centre is a 47-bedded medium-secure facility incorporating an intensive care ward, acute assessment ward and rehabilitation wards. The Clee unit (in Shropshire) is a 32 bedded low secure mental illness unit.