Job summary
The Forensic services Security Department is a nursing team dedicated to the delivery of therapeutic security and reception front house customer care services to patients, visitors, staff and all other stakeholders. Therapeutic security is made up of physical, procedural and relational security components. To enable patients to receive the highest standard of care possible a culture of safety, security and therapeutic risk taking must be integral to all aspects of service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The Security Liaison Nurse post holder will under the direction of Head of Security manage the reception supervisors and Security Nursing Assistants and ensure that they assume a lead role in the provision of all aspects of therapeutic security, participating in the development and maintenance of high quality patient care.
The Security Liaison Nurse will be responsible for managing Security Nursing Assistant in fulfilling their responsibility of ensuring that monitoring and maintaining of procedures for the physical security systems of the unit are implemented upholding the integrity of the physical security structures and safeguarding Patients, Staff, Visitors the Public and all other stakeholders.
The Security Liaison Nurse will ensure that Security Nursing Assistant and reception supervisors carry out and maintain all mandatory security checks within the Unit. The post holder will be required to work in John Howard Centre and or Wolfson House Security ensuring that all Security Nursing Assistant competently operate all security systems and process access and egress of the unit for staff, patients, visitors, contractors and all other stakeholders.The post holder must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and participate in risk assessment protocols for complex care patients and those exhibiting high levels of risk, in conjunction with the Security Liaison Nurses and the nursing team.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We care, We Respect, We are Inclusive- so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A key function of the role will be to promote the concept of Therapeutic Security through effective integration of the security and treatment components of patient care. The post holder will provide clinically sensitive security advice and support to multi-disciplinary teams. They will also engage closely with ward and other direct care staff, in the assessment and management of risks posed by patients based on best security and clinical practice. Be required to deputize for the Line Manager as required. The post-holder is actively involved in the provision of a security service within a Forensic setting, which includes personality disordered patients and patients of high risk.
Key Responsibilities
- You will provide specialist Security advice and support to clinical teams. You will use your clinical knowledge to provide appropriate Security advice. You will work co-operatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team/s providing an objective Security focused clinical contribution at ward meetings. CPAs etc. Provide forensic/security clinical advice across the Trust.
- You will work with Ward Managers within your area of responsibility and other members of the ward multi-disciplinary team in developing ward operational policies that reflect the security requirements of the patient population.
- As part of a team you will contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Security Intelligence capability.
- You will contribute to the identification and lead on the provision of security training needs for staff.
- You will contribute to the development of Security policies and procedures and to a programme of compliance testing and audit.
- You will contribute to the provision of routine advice and support on all Security issues and provide a response to emergency situations.
- Coordinate external assessments for admission and provide training for junior staff in the assessment process
Job description
Job responsibilities
A key function of the role will be to promote the concept of Therapeutic Security through effective integration of the security and treatment components of patient care. The post holder will provide clinically sensitive security advice and support to multi-disciplinary teams. They will also engage closely with ward and other direct care staff, in the assessment and management of risks posed by patients based on best security and clinical practice. Be required to deputize for the Line Manager as required. The post-holder is actively involved in the provision of a security service within a Forensic setting, which includes personality disordered patients and patients of high risk.
Key Responsibilities
- You will provide specialist Security advice and support to clinical teams. You will use your clinical knowledge to provide appropriate Security advice. You will work co-operatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team/s providing an objective Security focused clinical contribution at ward meetings. CPAs etc. Provide forensic/security clinical advice across the Trust.
- You will work with Ward Managers within your area of responsibility and other members of the ward multi-disciplinary team in developing ward operational policies that reflect the security requirements of the patient population.
- As part of a team you will contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Security Intelligence capability.
- You will contribute to the identification and lead on the provision of security training needs for staff.
- You will contribute to the development of Security policies and procedures and to a programme of compliance testing and audit.
- You will contribute to the provision of routine advice and support on all Security issues and provide a response to emergency situations.
- Coordinate external assessments for admission and provide training for junior staff in the assessment process
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RMN and/or RNMH
Desirable
- Evidence of post basic development.
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post basic ward experience, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post basic experience in forensic setting. Previous experience of adult, risk assessment/management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- General computer literacy.
- Person management skills. Sound clinical skills.
- Ability to undertake specialist Security training at Under/Post Graduate or Diploma level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of nursing practice and current trends.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning Therapeutic Security.
- Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Mental Health in-patients e.g. MHA, CPA.
- Knowledge of UKCC Standards and code of conduct.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RMN and/or RNMH
Desirable
- Evidence of post basic development.
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post basic ward experience, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post basic experience in forensic setting. Previous experience of adult, risk assessment/management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- General computer literacy.
- Person management skills. Sound clinical skills.
- Ability to undertake specialist Security training at Under/Post Graduate or Diploma level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of nursing practice and current trends.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning Therapeutic Security.
- Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Mental Health in-patients e.g. MHA, CPA.
- Knowledge of UKCC Standards and code of conduct.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
