Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Fixed Term
Closing date: 16 July 2026

Job summary
Would you like to join an innovative organisation committed to delivering outstanding care through exceptional people?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Forensic Staff Nurse to join the team at Beech Ward, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire.

Beech Ward is a 15-bed low secure forensic mental health service for men with mental illness and offending histories, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation within a safe and therapeutic environment. The service offers a range of psychological, psychiatric, behavioural, and rehabilitative interventions that support service users in preparing for successful reintegration into the community.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care whilst promoting recovery, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for service users. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a rewarding environment where every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse who is:

• Passionate about delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care.
• Able to build positive therapeutic relationships.
• Resilient, professional, and committed to high standards of clinical practice.
• An effective team player with excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job
As a Forensic Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care within a low secure forensic environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support service users through their rehabilitation journey, promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

In addition to providing direct clinical care, you will assist in the effective management of the ward by helping to coordinate shifts and supporting the Charge Nurse and Team Leader in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and responsive service. You will act as a positive role model, providing guidance and support to junior staff, students, and new team members. The role includes a requirement to work a full range of shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient, and non-judgemental, with a calm and professional approach to challenging situations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside a sound understanding of relational security and the importance of building therapeutic relationships within forensic services.

About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year, per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 367-LD&F-101400
Job locations: Beech Ward, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As a Forensic Staff Nurse on Beech Ward, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care within a specialist low secure forensic service. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will support service users through assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery, promoting positive outcomes and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the Named Nurse for an identified group of service users, coordinating and delivering holistic, person-centred care through assessment, care planning, implementation, and review.
• Ensuring the requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and Trust policies are understood, applied, and adhered to at all times.
• Working collaboratively and flexibly within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of clinical care and support service users throughout their recovery journey.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the ward, helping to coordinate clinical activities and providing supervision, guidance, and support to junior colleagues, students, and new members of staff as required.
• Building positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers, and families, ensuring their views are heard and actively encouraging involvement in care planning and decision-making.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment by promoting relational security, positive risk management, and recovery-focused practice.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A Registered Nurse (RNMH, RNLD, RMN or RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Experienced in care planning, clinical assessment, and risk management.
• Passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care within a forensic mental health setting.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Organised and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN
• Registered with NMC

Desirable

• ENB 998/Mentorship training
• Management training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
• Experience in care planning

Desirable

• Teaching/training experience
• Forensic nursing experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Matron: Esther Adeola Olofinusi
Email: estheradeola.olofinusi@nhs.net
Phone: 01923850501

Employer details
Employer name: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Beech Ward, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website