Senior Mental Health Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago


Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

A challenging yet highly rewarding role awaits as a Staff Nurse on our specialist 15-bedded male Secure and Forensic ward at Hellingly Centre.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate nurse to join our team, bringing with them a strong understanding of the complexities of forensic mental health care. As a Staff Nurse on Ash Ward, you will be responsible for upholding the core values of the ward, promoting openness, transparency, and learning.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising and mentoring new and junior staff
  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Managing shifts as a nurse in charge
  • Conducting thorough risk assessments and risk management plans

You will work with service users who have committed criminal offences, many of whom have also been victims themselves. It is essential to develop trusting and safe relationships, balancing collaboration and support with sound risk management skills.

The Hellingly Centre is a Secure Hospital, comprising three Medium Secure Wards and one Low Secure Ward. We offer a unique and fascinating field of work, providing both challenge and opportunity in abundance. Our team is committed to investing in staff, offering regular quality supervision, reflective practice, and in-depth training and development opportunities.

We encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID to protect the health and safety of our staff, patients, and site visitors.

If you are a newly qualified nurse, you will have access to our specific forensic CDS preceptorship scheme, in addition to the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust preceptorship scheme.

Please note that this job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list.



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