Overview
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 hold a small caseload of patients who are already residing in the community or are about to be discharged from a secure setting. 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.
Responsibilities
* You will be employed as a band 6 Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurse within SCFT, working with patients residing across the Greater Manchester area.
* The team operates Monday - Friday, 9-5.
* Hold a small caseload of patients with a history of offending behaviours, including those subject to Ministry of Justice conditions or license conditions managed by probation services.
* Support patients in transitioning from inpatient secure hospital into the community.
* Monitor, evaluate and care plan to ensure patient progress and assess the effectiveness of interventions; participate in CPA planning reviews.
* Be part of a robust and supportive MDT where risk is reviewed and fed back regularly.
* Offer specialist nursing interventions and advice where required.
* Contribute to the supervision of junior staff members within the team.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Registered nurse with experience in forensic community mental health settings (Band 6 level).
* Ability to work in a fast paced, flexible environment and manage risk effectively.
* Desirable experience with patients under MOJ or probation conditions and with transitions from inpatient to community care.
Additional Information
* All positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks; for details visit the NHS Employers website.
* The Trust mandates DBS Update Service registration where required; enrolment is at the applicant's expense and must be maintained during employment with GMMH.
* We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from under-represented groups.
* The Home Office changes from 22/07/2025 may affect the health and care sector; applicants may wish to familiarise themselves with these changes.
* Applicants with experience outside the NHS will be considered; salary may be calculated on appointment based on relevant experience.
Benefits
* + 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
* + fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
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