Staff Nurse - Low Secure
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN5 6UD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9270-26-0090 |
Summary
Clinical Care & Risk Management Conduct comprehensive, ongoing risk assessmentsfor violence, self-harm, suicide, absconding, and vulnerability, using structured professional judgement tools. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plansthat address both mental health needs and risk factors, often under the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Administer and monitor psychiatric medication, managing complex treatment regimens and monitoring for side-effects, often with a focus on depot injections and rapid tranquillisation protocols. Provide therapeutic engagement and interventionson a one-to-one and group basis, using skills in de-escalation, psychoeducation, and specific modalities like CBT principles or anger management. Perform physical health assessments and care, as patients often have complex co-morbid physical health conditions, requiring monitoring, health promotion, and liaison with physical health teams. Respond to and manage incidentsof aggression or distress usingPhysical Intervention (PMVA)techniques as a last resort, and leading on post-incident debriefs. Security, Legal & Multi-Disciplinary Working Understand and apply complex legal frameworks, primarily theMental Health Act (1983, amended 2007)regarding detention, consent to treatment, and leave. Knowledge of Ministry of Justice restrictions for restricted (Part III) patients is critical. Maintain dynamic securitythrough vigilant observation, procedural adherence (e.g., searching, contraband control), and building therapeutic relationships to gather information. Contribute to multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, tribunals (Mental Health Review Tribunals), Hospital Managers' Hearings, and CPA reviews, providing detailed nursing reports and recommendations. Escort patients on authorised leave(both within the hospital grounds and in the community), managing associated risks. Maintain meticulous and legally defensible documentationin patient records, ensuring notes are accurate, timely, and reflect risk assessment and decision-making. Professional & Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and mentornursing students, newly qualified nurses (e.g., those on Preceptorship), and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs). Act as Named Nurse or Key Workerfor a caseload of patients, coordinating all aspects of their care and being the main point of contact. Uphold the highest standards of professional conductin line with theNMC Code, particularly regarding confidentiality, proportionality, and advocacy within a secure setting. Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practiceto manage the emotional impact of the work and maintain therapeutic effectiveness. Undertake mandatory and specialist trainingin areas such as legal frameworks, risk assessment, physical intervention, and managing personality disorders. Therapeutic Environment & Safeguarding Create and maintain a therapeutic, safe, and trauma-informed environmentdespite the restrictive setting. Lead or co-facilitate structured therapeutic groups(e.g., social skills, recovery-focused groups). Act as a safeguard for patient rights and dignity, advocating for patients within the limits of the secure environment and legal framework. Identify and act upon safeguarding concerns (adult and child safeguarding) as per local and national policies. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.