Inpatient Forensic LD Nurse - Band 5

Would you like to join an innovative organisation committed to the best possible care delivered by the best people?Warren Courtis looking for a compassionate and enthusiasticForensic Staff Nurseto join its team inAbbots Langley, Hertfordshire. Warren Court has 30 beds across five houses for men aged between 18 and 65 with a learning disability, mental health issues, and a history of offending behaviour. It offers specialist psychological, psychiatric and behavioural therapies and complex specialist rehabilitation to help patients prepare for their return to life in society. This role is the perfect opportunity for a Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same., As our new Staff Nurse, you would be welcomed into a safe and supportive multidisciplinary staff team that would empower and encourage you to be the best version of yourself for the benefit of those we care for. On a day-to-day basis, the role would involve assessing, planning and implementing evidence-based care, working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team and as the named nurse for an identified group of service users. The post-holder would also help run shifts and assist the Charge Nurse and Team Leader, supporting and acting as a positive role model to more junior members of the team. Working hours would involve shifts, including some nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage competing demands and organise their own work effectively. They must be non-judgmental, sensitive and calm, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They also need a good understanding of relational security and must be prepared to model and promote the Trust's values at all times.

At HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country.

On joining HPFT, you would be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave
• One of the best pension schemes in the UK
• Up to £120 towards professional registration fees
• Flexible working options
• Car leasing scheme
• Childcare discounts
• Wellbeing events and activities
• A 24-hour staff support helpline
You would also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.