200003 (SM) Community Mental Health Nurse

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to provide specialized clinical knowledge and support to patients and multidisciplinary teams. This role is essential for enhancing service delivery and improving patient care through effective assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will engage in teaching and supervision, ensuring the development of junior staff while working within a supportive environment that values inclusivity. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Utilizing specialist clinical knowledge for patient assessments.
• Providing advice to multidisciplinary teams on patient management.

Responsibilities

• Support service development and improve practice across healthcare boundaries.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based standards and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Patient Condition Management

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Teaching and Supervision

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

Job Description: Community Mental Health Nurse

Location: St John's Hospital, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Client: NHS Scotland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7c81f9a896cb

Job Views: 3

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Overview

This role involves utilizing specialist clinical knowledge to inform decision-making and clinical judgment from initial assessment through to discharge. The post holder will provide specialist advice to the multidisciplinary team regarding patient condition management through assessment, treatment, and review planning in partnership with patients and carers.

The role includes supporting the development of the service, improving practice, and working collaboratively across healthcare boundaries by implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards, guidelines, and policies. Additionally, the post involves providing teaching and supervision to junior staff and students.

Additional Information

We are committed to fully supporting disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan is available for further context.

This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before employment begins.

Application Details

For more information on the role, skills, and experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Ross Agnew at 01506 524 074.