Staff Nurse - Regional Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health Service

Learning Disabilities Nurses within our Regional, Medium Secure, Forensic Mental Health Unit. At this exciting time the successful candidates will have the opportunities to be involved in the modernisation of secure services across Wales.
The role of the Registered Nurse within this service entails being an integral part of not only the delivery of high standard patient care to a diverse patient population, but also being very much involved in the discussions, planning and implementation of the modernisation agenda, from changes to the infrastructure of the service to, enhancing the models of care and to be part of continuing to create and shape a highly skilled, motivated and resilient Forensic nursing workforce.
Alongside this strategic work, the post holder will be expected to take charge of the ward on a regular basis and will act as a primary nurse to allocated patient/s.
The successful candidate will be part of not only a ward based team, but also part of the broader Multi Professional/Multi Disciplinary teams that are co-located within the clinic. This also enhances the opportunities available in terms of increased access to supervision, reflective practice and coaching., To help to support and enable each individual under you care to improve and maintain their own health, independence and recovery; within the ward/clinical setting, assisting them to gain new skills, values and promoting self direction and social inclusion.
To provide person-centred care, with a shared responsibility for positive risk taking, whilst also adhering to the public protection elements of the role.
Both career, skills and academic development prospects are accessible within the clinic, this will be actively encouraged and supported. Internal rotational opportunities are available, which allow you the ability to experience all aspects of the Forensic MS Mental Health Service, that ranges from the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit to the rehabilitation and recovery ward.
Having opportunities to assess patients who have been referred into MS services from different areas, such as court, prison or stepping down from High Secure services such as Ashworth, Rampton and Broadmoor. This role will be best suited to a dynamic individual who works well within a supportive team, enjoys being challenged and is able to adapt to the changing needs of this patient population., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply., Show empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
Show resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
Show respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.