Forensic Physical Health Lead Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kent, BR3 3BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0180 |
Summary
Main Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Expert Practice Provide advanced assessment, investigations, and interventions for people with SMI in forensic settings, ensuring care is evidence-based and trauma-informed. Deliver timely physical health screening, monitoring, and treatment, including long-term condition management and equitable access to primary/secondary care. Act as a physical health specialist, supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, and prescribing (where qualified). Provide specialist interventions (e.g., complex wound care, catheter care) and respond to early signs of deterioration. Promote sexual and reproductive health through screening and referral pathways. Operational Leadership Lead the physical health agenda across inpatient and community forensic pathways. Oversee GP suite operations and establish physical health clinics within CMHTs. Support medical devices governance and compliance. Digital, Data & Reporting Maintain accurate clinical records and manage scheduling, referrals, and DNA follow-up. Design and maintain physical health monitoring systems; produce performance reports and dashboards. Vaccination & IPC Coordinate staff and patient vaccination programs and ensure compliance with IPC policies. Quality Improvement & Governance Lead QI projects, audits, and pathway redesign; maintain protocols and risk assessments. Manage contracts with external providers and oversee resources. Education & Workforce Development Deliver training, supervision, and professional development for staff and trainees. Stakeholder Engagement & EDI Build strong relationships with service users, carers, and external partners. Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care delivery.