Security Liaison Nurse

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., 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.

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.