Forensic Mental Health Nurse Lead

Forensic Mental Health Nurse Lead – Supported Living Services

Location: Shropshire / Nottinghamshire (with National Travel)
Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse with forensic expertise?
We are seeking a confident and dynamic Forensic Mental Health Nurse Lead to join our supported living services. This is a leadership-focused role with responsibility for conducting comprehensive forensic assessments across multiple locations, including national travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate forensic nursing practice across supported living services.

• Conduct high-quality, evidence-based forensic risk assessments and clinical evaluations.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to a multidisciplinary team.

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of care/treatment plans.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies (e.g., commissioning bodies, community services, clinical teams).

• Promote best practice in risk management and forensic mental health care.

• Support service quality improvement and compliance with relevant standards/regulations.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current UK NMC registration.

• Proven experience in a forensic mental health setting, including conducting assessments.

• Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.

• Ability and flexibility to travel nationally to undertake assessments.

• Sound risk formulation and management capabilities.

Desirable

• Experience in supported living or community forensic care.

• Post‐registration qualification in forensic mental health or leadership.

• Experience of service development or quality governance.

What We Offer

• Competitive negotiable salary reflective of experience.

• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.

• Mileage and travel expenses for national assessment work.

• Opportunity to shape service delivery and clinical pathways.