Job Title: Security Liaison Nurse
Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• Support the delivery of therapeutic security and reception services for patients, visitors, staff and other stakeholders within forensic mental health services.
• Promote a safe and secure environment that supports high-quality patient care and appropriate therapeutic risk-taking.
• Manage Reception Supervisors and Security Nursing Assistants under the direction of the Head of Security.
• Lead and support the implementation of therapeutic security procedures and patient care standards.
• Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of physical security systems within the unit.
• Ensure all mandatory security checks are completed and maintained.
• Ensure security staff can competently operate security systems and manage access to and exit from secure facilities.
• Work at John Howard Centre and/or Wolfson House Security.
• Participate in risk assessments for patients with complex care needs and those presenting high levels of risk.
• Collaborate with Security Liaison Nurses and the wider nursing team to safeguard patients, staff, visitors and the public.

Requirements

• First-level registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and/or Registered Nurse for Mental Health (RNMH).
• Minimum of three years of post-basic ward experience, or equivalent.
• Up-to-date knowledge of nursing practice and current developments in mental health care.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of therapeutic security.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation relating to inpatients, including the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Care Programme Approach (CPA).
• Knowledge of UKCC standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer literacy and sound clinical skills.
• Strong people-management and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to undertake specialist security training at undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma level.
• Desirable: Evidence of post-basic professional development.
• Desirable: Previous post-basic experience in forensic mental health settings.
• Desirable: Experience in adult risk assessment and risk management.
• Must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Must have current UK professional registration.
• Overseas applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for the required periods under UK immigration rules.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.
• Professional development: Opportunity to undertake specialist security training and expand expertise in forensic mental health nursing.
• Leadership experience: Manage Reception Supervisors and Security Nursing Assistants within a specialist service.
• Career development: Gain experience in therapeutic security, complex patient risk assessment and forensic mental health care.
• Collaborative working: Work alongside nursing professionals and security teams to maintain patient safety and high standards of care.
• Specialist experience: Opportunity to work within established forensic mental health facilities at John Howard Centre and/or Wolfson House.

Application deadline: 30 October 2026.

How to Apply;

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