Mental Health Nurse Expert Witness Training: Everything You Need to Get Started

Are You Ready to Use Your Mental Health Experience in a New Way?

Thousands of experienced mental health nurses across the UK are unaware they already qualify to become expert witnesses with no legal background required.

If you’re a Band 7 or above Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with at least 10 years of clinical experience, you already have what legal professionals value most: sound clinical judgment, specialist knowledge in mental health, and high professional standards. What you might be missing is the framework and confidence to begin.

That’s where our Mental Health Nurse Expert Witness Training comes in.

What Is a Mental Health Nurse Expert Witness?

A nurse expert witness is a qualified clinician who assesses evidence and offers independent, objective opinions to legal teams, coroners, insurers or regulatory bodies, particularly on whether mental health care met the required standard.

Mental health nurse expert witnesses typically:

• Review psychiatric records, nursing notes and witness statements

• Prepare structured, CPR-compliant reports

• Offer opinions on breach of duty, causation, and appropriateness of care

• Occasionally attend meetings or give evidence in court (though this is rare)

This role is flexible, remote-friendly, and can be done alongside your clinical or managerial post.

Why Mental Health Nurses Don’t Start (and Why They Should)

Many mental health nurses delay entering expert witness work because they:

• Believe a legal qualification is needed

• Feel unsure how to structure a legal report

• Don’t know how to start or where to find work

• Worry about legal scrutiny or being challenged in court

But none of these are barriers. Apex Experts eliminates these concerns with guided training, structured templates, and full admin support. You bring the mental health expertise and we help with everything else.

Training Built for Mental Health Professionals

Our Mental Health Nurse Expert Witness Training is:

• Self-paced — fits around shift work and other commitments

• Structured — includes modules on CPR 35, report writing, mental health standards, and legal tests

• Supportive — practical examples, templates, mentoring, and feedback included

• Free — no charge to access training or join our expert witness panel

By the end of the course, you’ll feel equipped to assess cases, write credible reports, and present your opinion professionally.

Real-World Training Topics Include:

• Understanding the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR Part 35)

• Applying the Bolam, Bolitho and Montgomery tests to mental health care

• Assessing breach of duty and risk management in psychiatric settings

• Writing in a legal tone: objective, structured, and evidence-based

• Preparing reports for solicitors, coroners, and regulators

• Handling confidentiality and data protection in line with GDPR

• Responding to questions and rare court appearances

All materials are tailored to the UK legal system and mental health practice - with practical exercises to boost your confidence.

No Admin, No Chasing, No Guesswork

Once you’ve completed training and joined the Apex panel, we handle the logistics:

• Matched referrals based on your mental health experience

• Secure, GDPR-compliant platforms for sharing case documents

• Ready-to-use templates for reports, timelines, and statements

• Full admin support including client comms and invoicing

• Prompt payment within 30 days

You stay focused on what you do best: delivering independent, insightful clinical opinions.

Who Should Apply?

You should apply if you are:

• A Band 7 or above Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

• NMC-registered and practicing (or recently retired)

• Experienced in CAMHS, adult psychiatry, forensic, community mental health, or similar areas

• Confident in clinical decision-making and documentation

• Comfortable working independently and writing reports

No previous legal or expert witness experience is needed, our training is designed for beginners.

How to Join Us

Step 1: Send your CV to info@apexexperts.co.uk

Step 2: We’ll book a short informal call with our team

Step 3: If suitable, you’ll be enrolled in free onboarding and trainingStep 4: Start receiving relevant mental health case referrals

The Start of Something Bigger

The Mental Health Nurse Expert Witness Training UK programme isn’t just a course — it’s a path to a new professional opportunity. Whether you're exploring a shift away from clinical work, supplementing your income, or just ready for a new challenge, Apex Experts will guide you every step of the way.

Apply now: info@apexexperts.co.uk

Speak to our team: 0203 633 2213

Learn more at: www.apexexperts.co.uk