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Management of pain in secure environments
Published: 23 July 2012
Management of persistent pain in secure environment
Make a difference on the RCN Nursing in Criminal Justice Services Forum
Published: 03 April 2012
Make a difference on the RCN Nursing in Criminal Justice Services Forum
Supporting Apprenticeships in the Health Sector
Published: 09 March 2012
A briefing for Trade Unions
Custody and Caring 2012 - ‘Caring in Criminal Justice Services’
Published: 09 March 2012
Conference Information
Forum Appointments
Published: 17 October 2011
Appointments to Forum Committee James Mullins – Integrated clinical lead (Bedfordshire forensic mental health services) has recently been appointed to the Nursing in Criminal Justice Services Forum. I began my nursing career as a health care assistant at the age of 16. Working at local elderly nursing homes, I gained essential experience before embarking on my registered adult nurse training at Edinburgh’s Napier University in 2000. On completion of a Diploma in Adult Nursing, I worked as a staff nurse at the department of Clinical Neurosciences at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital. In 2004, I began a Bachelor of mental health nursing degree, again studying at Napier University. At this time I also took a role as a senior staff nurse at one of Europe’s leading private addictions clinics, Castle Craig Hospital near Edinburgh. I worked at Castle Craig for two years, an experience that involved caring for individuals from such diverse backgrounds as members of the royal family and MP’s to those affected by homelessness. My secure experience began when I was appointed to the post of substance misuse clinical nurse specialist at HMP Bedford in November 2006. I was later appointed to the post as Head of the Mental Health Inreach Service at HMP Bedford in February 2008. Employed in this role by South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, I oversaw the development of mental health services to prisoners at HMP Bedford and tailored the practice to suit the needs of a busy remand population. I began my current role as Clinical lead for forensic mental health services in August 2011. This has given me a wider countywide role that includes provision of services at HMP Bedford, Robin Pinto Low secure unit & Community forensic mental health team. I also have a position of visiting lecturer to the University of Bedfordshire and teach on the ‘Care of mentally disordered offenders’ whilst also providing training to various criminal justice agencies. I have been published in both the Care programme approach journal, ‘The Approach’ and the ‘Mental health practice’ nursing journal. I was also Highly Commended by the Care programme approach association awards in 2010 in the category of ‘Excellence in CPA policy and practice standards’ and again in 2011 for the category of ‘Best example of an electronic care plan’.
Join the forum steering committee
Published: 15 July 2011
We have one vacancy on the Nursing in Criminal Justice Services Forum Steering Committee this year. The forum welcomes applications for this voluntary post from members across the UK to help us shape policy and develop practice.
Offender Health Standard for Prison MHA Training
Published: 13 June 2011
Offender Health Standard for Prison MHA Training
UKAFN conference 2011
Published: 13 June 2011
United Kingdom Association of Forensic Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Following a highly successful inaurgural conference in Liverpool, we aim to continue with an equally exciting conference on 17th September 2011. Our 2011 conference intends to look at the suspect’s journey following a sexual assault. This will include forensic evidence collection, documentation of injuries; the custody suite and suicide risk of detainees and explore the victims perspective following such an assault. Our speakers include a Psychotherapist, a Forensic Scientist, a Forensic physician and also a Victim of sexual assault, will be able to pass on a wealth of knowledge and experience to attendees. For further information please download a copy of the Forensic Practice –The Suspects Journey 17th September 2011 conference flyer.
"Positive Practice, Positive Outcomes"
Published: 13 June 2011
The Department of Health launched the "Positive Practice, Positive Outcomes" handbook on the 1st March 2011.