Position Overview
Applications are invited for the post of Reducing Restrictive Practice Nurse – West London Forensic services. West London Forensic service in‑patient wards provide a safe and therapeutic environment for mental health service users detained under the Mental Health Act. The core aim of the service is to provide a safe environment where service users will receive mental health care, using the principles of Trauma informed Care and applying the least restrictive principles possible. The purpose of the post is to improve all aspects of restrictive practices used while maintaining service user safety including governance of relevant processes and measures. The post holder may work at other locations within the Trust and may undertake additional duties at the request of the line manager, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as RRP Clinical Nurse within the inpatient and the SCFT team
* Formulate, implement and evaluate interventions which support the clinical pathway for service users, specifically those who have been subject to STS / LTS, restraint and/or rapid tranquillisation
* Provide direct teaching to staff or service users
* Provide direct supervision and support to the reducing restrictive practice team
* Work with PMVA staff to ensure Trust‑wide training and education programme meets Trust and National standards and remains contemporary reflecting best practice in reducing restrictive practice and service user safety
* Enhance the service user experience by monitoring and developing service user feedback and engagement at ward level and across services
* Support in the development and evaluation of policies/protocols for advancing nursing practice
* Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within a defined area of expertise
* Liaise with and develop partnerships with other services/agencies as required
* Evaluate nursing practice through audit of service and practice standards, developing and managing strategies that address any areas of improvement
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