Specialist Nurse

The role is based in Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire, within the Low Secure Ward of the Forensic Division at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. The position is part of a 20-bedded unit that supports individuals with complex needs, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. The post sits within a clinically led and operationally enabled team, offering the chance to develop leadership skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves coordinating care plans, carrying out risk assessments, and acting as a named nurse, with responsibilities that include mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supporting continuity of care across Low and Medium Secure services.

The employer is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Nurse who is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council under Part III or 13 of the professional register. Essential qualifications include a solid understanding of relevant legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act and demonstrable experience in mentoring pre-registration students. Essential experience comprises evidence of specialist practice development and ongoing professional development relevant to the clinical area. Desirable criteria include leadership training or experience and a track record of project work that has influenced practice change. The role offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and a salary range of £39,959 to £48,117 per year, inclusive of benefits such as an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. Applications must be submitted by 18 October 2026 through the original advert, with further details available via the Trust’s website.