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Community Psychiatric Nurse

On-site in Newark on Trent·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Newark on Trent
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Maintains current NMC registration
  • Professional Qualification - Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General to degree level or equivalent
  • Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training
  • Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good written/oral communication skills
  • Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
  • Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
  • Clinical supervision skills
  • IT skills
  • Demonstrates satisfactorily clinical expertise for the banding
  • Specialist and area specific experience
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
  • Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)
  • Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
  • Knowledge of the nursing 6 cs

Nice to have

  • Demonstrate continued Professional development to maintain professional registration
  • High level of emotional intelligence
  • Able to deal with and resolve conflict
  • Knowledge of management theories
  • Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Visa & relocation

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

The role

The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.

We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.

We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.

What you'll do

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, care coordination and evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs within the community. Manage an allocated caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments for people aged 65 years and over with mental health needs, individuals experiencing cognitive impairment, and people of any age with a diagnosis of dementia. The successful candidate will complete holistic assessments, risk assessments, escalating safeguarding concerns, developing robust safety, contingency plans, implement effective safety-netting. They will work collaboratively with patients, carers, families, partner agencies, coordinating care, develop personalised, recovery-focused care plans promoting independence, wellbeing, positive outcomes. The role requires autonomous decision-making, sound clinical judgement. effective risk management to deliver safe, high-quality, personalised care. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication, relationship-building skills, effective partnership working across health, social care, and voluntary sector. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, support to colleagues, contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing delivery of community mental health services. Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where continuous learning, professional development, reflective practice are actively encouraged.

A rare and rewarding opportunity has arisen within the Newark and Sherwood Community Mental Health Team for a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse who is looking to further develop their skills, experience, and leadership capabilities.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, safety planning, and safety-netting arrangements. They will work collaboratively with patients, carers, families, and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing whilst maintaining patient safety.

The role also involves providing clinical support, supervision, and guidance to colleagues, contributing to the development of safe, effective, and high quality care. The post holder will deliver specialist community mental health nursing interventions and undertake comprehensive assessments for people with complex mental health needs, cognitive impairment, and a dementia.

The service is delivered within community settings across Newark and Sherwood. As part of the role, there will be an expectation to participate in the team's duty worker role, providing timely support, triaging new referrals, and clinical decision making in response to urgent referrals and emerging risks.

We are seeking an individual who is committed to delivering person centred care, demonstrates excellent clinical and communication skills, and is passionate about supporting people to achieve the best possible outcomes. This is an excellent development opportunity for a clinician who wishes to enhance their leadership experience while making a meaningful difference to the lives of service users and their carers.

You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse and have current NMC registration. You will have proven post qualification experience and have experience of working with this client group and of multi-disciplinary working. You will have a sound knowledge of risk assessment and be able to demonstrate sound evidence-based practice.

How you'll work

Full-time

Job responsibilities

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Byron House

Boundary Road

Newark on Trent

United Kingdom

Byron House

Boundary Road

Newark on Trent

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

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About the company & team

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Additional information

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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