Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RMN to join the Specialist Community Forensic Team, based in the Adult Forensic Service as a Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse.

The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a community based service in Greater Manchester providing support to individuals with mental health issues relating to their offending/risk behaviour who have been discharged from a secure inpatient setting.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic individual able to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, adapting to any given situation who works well as part of a team.

As a Forensic CPN, You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients living in the community, including those transitioning from inpatient services. You will work closely with the patients Community Mental Health Team, providing specialist forensic support.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with partner agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, probation and both statutory and voluntary sector organisations.

Your role will involve assessment, robust risk management, care planning and specialist interventions to support patients who may be subject to MOJ conditions or probation interventions.

The role encompasses working as an experienced clinician with patients where work is varied, fast paced and demanding therefore applicants must be flexible in their practices.

Main duties of the job

You will be employed as a band 6 Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse. This role involves working with patients residing across Greater Manchester.

The team is operational Monday - Friday 9-5.

You will be required to hold a caseload of patients who have a history of offending behaviours, including those who may be subject to conditions by the ministry of justice, or subject to license conditions and managed by probation services.

Your role will support patients transition from inpatient secure hospital into the community, focusing on community reintegration, reducing risk, and providing ongoing care and support.

You will carry out specialist assessments, devise risk management plans and implement specialist interventions, ensuring oversight progress and monitoring the effectiveness of these. You will be involved in CPA planning and multiagency meetings to ensure robust oversight of risk management.

You will be a part of a robust and supportive MDT where it is vital that risk is reviewed and fed back regularly.

You will be involved in the supervision of junior staff members of the team.

To administer and monitor medication prescribed to patients.

Supporting patients to attend outpatient appointments.

Person specification

Education/Experience

Essential

• Registered qualification
• Experience of working with people with complex mental health problems
• Experience of working within an MDT
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of working in a forensic setting

Desirable

• Additional qualifications relating to field of nursing
• Experience of community working
• Experience of partnership working, including MAPPA, Probation, MOJ
• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Understanding forensic sections and statutory reporting
• Able to prioritise workload effectively
• Able to recognise early warning signs

Desirable

• Knowledge of liaison with relevant services/stakeholders
• Knowledge of service development

About the employer

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.