This Community Mental Health Nurse post sits in the Treatment and Intervention Team, supporting the Trust’s community mental health service. The work centres on assessing adults with mental health needs, providing short-term interventions and coordinating support with partner agencies to promote recovery and living well. It is a community-based role for experienced and newly registered nurses, with training and a preceptorship programme to support development. Applicants need NMC registration as an RNMH or RNLD, although student nurses due to register within three months may apply; Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available subject to eligibility.
What the job involves
- Assess adults with mental health needs
- Provide initial assessments and short-term interventions in the community
- Support patients’ recovery and help them live well
- Liaise with partner agencies to signpost patients and connect them with resources suited to their needs
- Work collaboratively with statutory and third-sector agencies
- Use assessment, interpersonal and team-working skills in the role
Qualifications
- Recognised practice supervisor, or willingness to work towards recognition within an agreed timescale
- Trained clinical supervisor, or willingness to work towards this within an agreed timescale
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as an RNMH or RNLD
Experience
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- Experience in a person-centred therapeutic organisation
- Experience working collaboratively with service users and their families or carers
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in partnership with other agencies
Skills & knowledge
- Evidence-based knowledge of best practice in care within the designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice
- Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application in practice
- Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administering injections
What’s offered
- Full training and a preceptorship programme
Community Mental Health Nurse employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
