Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our forensics team.Hume ward is a 16 bed Male Low Secure Unit ward, currently located on the Springfield Hospital site, part of Southwest London and St Georges NHS Trust Forensic service, Shaftesbury Clinic. We are part of the South London Mental Health Partnership (with SLAM and Oxleas) and Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services sharing learning, expertise and innovation and improve the quality of care and treatment of service users and the development of staff. Hume ward is a Forensic Inpatient Low secure ward which provides short- and long-term hospital admissions to male patients suffering from serious mental health problems such as psychotic illness, bipolar affective disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Admissions are generally agreed with the referring team/court/Ministry of Justice. Our Multidisciplinary team are responsible for assessing, managing and reducing the risk to patients and the community whilst in our care. The team comprises of Mental Health Nurses, Forensic Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Dance and Movement Therapists, Recovery Workers and administrative staff. The team works in collaboration with the referring team to help the patient move back to an appropriate community setting as soon as possible. Main duties of the job This opportunity is open to Registered Mental Nurse. Service specific training and support will be provided to successful candidates as well as access to trust wide training opportunities. As a Registered Nurse you provide direct personal care to service users/patients, without direct supervision, and co-ordinate the care given bycolleagues. The post holder will deliver high quality safe nursing care, ensuringconsistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which complywith the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service userassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centeredcare in a collaborative way. The post holder will co-ordinate a first classservice that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health,maintaining service users rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 294-FASP-7030542-JB Job locations Springfield University Hospital 15 Springfield drive London SW17 0YF Job description Job responsibilities Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Job description Job responsibilities Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support. Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. Facilitating the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are completed. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse Desirable Mentorship qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice. Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation Desirable Experience of shift co-ordination. Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision. Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations. Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others. Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity. Desirable Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback. IT skills Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse Desirable Mentorship qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice. Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation Desirable Experience of shift co-ordination. Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision. Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations. Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others. Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity. Desirable Skilled in supervision of others, and in providing critical and constructive feedback. IT skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address Springfield University Hospital 15 Springfield drive London SW17 0YF Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)