Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced senior mental health nurse to work in the Security Liaison Nurse team in the Security Directorate at Broadmoor Hospital High Secure Services.
The Security Liaison Nurse is responsible for developing collaborative links between the Security Directorate, multi-disciplinary teams and other hospital and external services, in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors at Broadmoor Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide advice, guidance and training on aspects of physical, procedural and relational security to clinical teams and staff throughout the hospital. The post holder is also responsible for working with teams to ensure that security standards are achieved and for ensuring that clinical and security practice are effectively integrated.
Applicants must have the ability to contribute to and influence service development and possess excellent communication, investigatory, auditing and analytical skills. An excellent working knowledge of the High Security Psychiatric Services (Arrangements for Safety and Security) Directions 2019, the National Clinical Security Framework, security policies and procedures is also essential.
It is part of the Security Liaison Nurse role to complete investigations, audits and provide reports with recommendations to reduce/eliminate security risks and ensuring that any resulting actions are implemented.
There is a requirement within the role to be part of an on-call Security Liaison Nurses rota which provides appropriate security support and advice outside of normal working hours.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
Desirable
- Security qualification
- Evidence of further education and a training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post registration ward experience or equivalent in a secure NHS forensic setting or other relevant security related service
- Experience of undertaking investigations
Desirable
- Experience of organising and delivering specialist training to groups of staff
- Experience of project management/security works
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the High Security Psychiatric Services (Arrangements for Safety & Security) Directions 2019.
- Working knowledge of the MHA & MHA Code of Practice and an up to date knowledge of current trends in mental health.
- Working knowledge of the National Clinical Security Framework.
- A thorough understanding of the security needs of patients with criminal or violent propensities within the context of patient care.
- Working knowledge of clinical and security risk assessment.
- Up to date knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018 within the context of a high security environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well as constructively in small and large teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a confident speaker with the ability to provide specialist advice.
- To be credible and able to influence at a senior level.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, proficient in report writing.
- Competent operator of IT equipment and programmes e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Require to undertake PMVA teamwork training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health
Desirable
- Security qualification
- Evidence of further education and a training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post registration ward experience or equivalent in a secure NHS forensic setting or other relevant security related service
- Experience of undertaking investigations
Desirable
- Experience of organising and delivering specialist training to groups of staff
- Experience of project management/security works
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the High Security Psychiatric Services (Arrangements for Safety & Security) Directions 2019.
- Working knowledge of the MHA & MHA Code of Practice and an up to date knowledge of current trends in mental health.
- Working knowledge of the National Clinical Security Framework.
- A thorough understanding of the security needs of patients with criminal or violent propensities within the context of patient care.
- Working knowledge of clinical and security risk assessment.
- Up to date knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018 within the context of a high security environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well as constructively in small and large teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a confident speaker with the ability to provide specialist advice.
- To be credible and able to influence at a senior level.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, proficient in report writing.
- Competent operator of IT equipment and programmes e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Require to undertake PMVA teamwork training.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
