Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles