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Job summary

Main area
Registered Mental Health Nursing (Forensic Services)
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (End Date 20/06/2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday, with core times being 09:00 to 17:00 in accordance with a 24/7 rota with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)
Job ref
001-NMR120-0625
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Llandough (Llanfair Unit)
Town
Penarth
Salary
£46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Forensic Specialist Nurse Practitioner

Band 7

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed


 

Job overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic registered mental health nurse to join our forensic community mental health team on a fixed term basis up until 20/06/2026. 

The primary function of this role is to coordinate and provide expert care and support to patients in high and medium secure mental health settings. 

This challenging yet rewarding position requires a compassionate and committed professional who can contribute to the treatment and recovery of individuals with complex mental health needs who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advanced nursing care and treatment to patients in high and medium secure mental health settings.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, develop care plans, and monitor their progress.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and others.
  • Utilise evidence-based practice and clinical expertise to deliver high-quality care to individuals with complex mental health disorders.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other relevant forums to ensure effective communication and coordination of care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
  • Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of clinical services, promoting best practice in forensic nursing.
  • Offer support, guidance, and education to patients and their families, empowering them to be active partners in the treatment process.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is  “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our  vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.   As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.    We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.   Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.    

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.    Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.  Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff  and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting document

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Degree level qualification with evidence of Post Graduate study in relevant area
  • Current UK NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant masters level qualification or working towards this
  • Leadership or Management training/qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within a range of mental health settings and specialist knowlede of working in forensic care
  • Experience at Band 6 or equivalent senior clincial level
  • Broad experience of working across in-patient and community mental health settings
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching experience
  • Experience of care co-ordination and commisioning processes

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously under own initiative with minimal supervision
  • Organisational ability and time management skills
  • Clinical assessment and formulation skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Presentation skills

Specialist Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relavant to area of practice
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures for adults and children
  • Sound knowledge of legal and policy framework underpinning mental health service provision e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Measure, Care Programme Approach

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Resilient and self motivated with vision and drive
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Chris Frayne
Job title
Senior Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921 824969
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