Community Psychiatric Nurse

Community Psychiatric Nurse Overview

This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced Mental Health Nurses to join the County South Local Mental Health Teams (LMHT) within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidates will work in the Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT, providing care to an adult population in community settings, specifically within secondary care services and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) pathways.

The role involves managing a caseload of patients, supporting personalized care plans, and delivering specialist interventions. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies and primary care to facilitate timely and safe discharges from secondary care. Responsibilities include conducting triage assessments, detailed initial assessments of new referrals, and providing support through the team’s duty system, whether via telephone or face-to-face.

This is a leadership role where you will develop specialized skills within at least one pathway in the team. Additionally, you will mentor students and junior staff, and may have line management responsibilities.

Main Duties:

• Manage a caseload of community patients and act as their care coordinator.
• Conduct triage of referrals and provide initial assessments and interventions.
• Perform comprehensive need/risk assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a nurse practitioner.
• Establish effective communication networks with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to manage challenging situations during assessments.
• Support the team through duty systems, offering assistance as needed.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and students.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional qualification in Mental Health at degree level or equivalent.
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Specialist knowledge or post-registration experience in a relevant area.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of current legislation and clinical risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and conflict resolution skills.
• Clinical supervision and IT skills.
• Full UK driving license and vehicle for business use.

Benefits:

• Salary between £39,959 and £48,117 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision.
• In-house occupational health and counseling services.
• Participation in employee-led diversity and inclusion networks.

Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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