Primary Care Mental Health Nurse in Leicester

Be the Mental Health Leader Patients Need - Right at the Heart of Primary Care. We are recruiting a part-time (20 hours) Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established, experienced, and forward-thinking team. Are you passionate about transforming mental health support where people live, work, and thrive? We are looking for a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our innovative, compassionate, and community-focused team. In this role, you will support people with mild to moderate mental health needs right at the heart of primary care where early support can have the greatest impact.

You will work alongside GPs, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Social Prescribers, and other allied professionals to offer joined-up care that puts patients first. Together, we’re rethinking how mental health is managed in General Practice and we want you to be part of it.

As a Mental Health Nurse working at Enhanced Level Practice, you will play a central role in delivering the PCN's mental health offer. You will be embedded within practices, delivering early support to adults with low-to-moderate mental health needs, while maintaining strong relationships with local Community Mental Health Teams and VCSE partners. You will help reduce referrals to crisis or specialist services by offering proactive, preventative, and person-centred care. You will be expected to work at enhanced level: managing complexity, leading service development, and actively shaping a population-based mental health offer.

• Deliver timely, person-centred care for adults with low to moderate mental health needs referred from within the PCN - through GP triage, direct referral, or proactive outreach.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop shared care plans with patients.
• Deliver brief interventions, psychoeducation, and proactive medication support (if trained).
• Refer and signpost to IAPT, CMHTs, crisis services, and VCSE organisations as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, Social Prescribers, OTs, and other team members to plan joined-up care.
• Work autonomously with confidence to manage complexity and psychosocial need.
• Apply holistic clinical reasoning and shared decision-making to develop meaningful care plans.
• Apply safeguarding principles and act quickly when crises arise.
• Actively contribute to mental health MDTs and population health discussions at PCN level.

• You thrive when working under pressure and remain calm and composed in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, building strong relationships with internal teams, PCNs, and external stakeholders - both verbally and in writing.
• You are a natural people person and team player who enjoys motivating and supporting others to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• You take pride in running a tight ship, demonstrating strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactive planning.
• You are tech-savvy, quickly learning new systems, policies, and programmes and using data confidently to inform decision-making and service improvements.
• You excel at problem-solving, applying logical thinking to overcome challenges and implement effective solutions.
• You are self-reflective and committed to continuous professional development, motivated to grow both your clinical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• You understand and adhere to legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• You have proficiency with MS Office and other IT tools, including HR databases and digital collaboration platforms.

• You will be a registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC.
• You will be able to demonstrate proven experience supporting adults with mental health needs, ideally in a community or primary care setting.
• You will have a deep understanding of common mental health conditions and evidence-based interventions.
• You will have excellent communication, triage and consultation skills.
• You will be able to work independently while contributing to a wider MDT.
• You will have an up-to-date CPD portfolio demonstrating that you have knowledge of the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and able to demonstrate your ability to operate at enhanced level practice.
• You will have an Independent Prescribing (V300) qualification (ESSENTIAL).
• You will have experience working within or alongside a GP practice (desirable).

Ensure that your conduct does not fall below the standards detailed in Primary Care Physio's Code of Conduct. To safeguard Children and Adults and to act on any concerns to ensure that each situation is appropriately assessed and investigated. Adhere to all Primary Care Physio's policies and procedures.

Primary Care Physio (PCP) welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability or long-term health condition, please contact: (primarycarefcp.talent@nhs.net). We are committed to ensuring fair access and equal opportunity for all candidates.