Autonomous Mental Health Nurse – Community Care Leader

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare partnership in the UK is seeking an experienced mental health professional to provide assessments and support new referrals in secondary care mental health services. The candidate will work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team, carrying out clinical assessments and planning patient care. Qualifications include a recognised mental health qualification (RMN), relevant post-registration experience, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers opportunities for further professional development and the aim to transform community mental health services across a wide area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-registration experience, preferably at Band 5 level.
• UK professional registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and support for new referrals in mental health services.
• Work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health care.
• Carry out clinical assessments and complex patient care planning.
• Support the transformation of community mental health services.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Person-centred care

Clinical report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised qualification in mental health (RMN)

Nurse prescribing certificate

Job description

A healthcare partnership in the UK is seeking an experienced mental health professional to provide assessments and support new referrals in secondary care mental health services. The candidate will work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team, carrying out clinical assessments and planning patient care. Qualifications include a recognised mental health qualification (RMN), relevant post-registration experience, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers opportunities for further professional development and the aim to transform community mental health services across a wide area.