Bank Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for Community Mental Health Nurses at a leading NHS organization to support diverse Adult Mental Health Teams. This role offers the chance to engage in proactive care, enhance personal skills, and collaborate in a compassionate team environment across Nottingham.

Benefits

Flexible working

In-house occupational health services

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Must have current UK professional registration.
• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise.
• Able to undertake training in management of violence.

Responsibilities

• Duties include managing clients with complex mental health needs.
• Engage with individuals using recovery principles.
• Contribute to service development.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good written/oral communications

Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic

IT skills

Education

Professional Qualification

Maintains current registration with NMC

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for Community Mental Health Nurses to support the Adult LMHTs and we have lots of opportunities across different specialities and services. We need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork.

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.

You will receive a full local induction into the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated Band 5 Nurses to work within our Local Mental Health Teams.

You will need to be able to engage proactively with individuals using the principles of recovery to provide effective care under CPA. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and develop your own skills and attributes.

About us

#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 our 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

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£18.66 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

186-1279-24-BR-F

Job locations

Duncan Macmillan House

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

Job description Job responsibilities

Duties will include the case management of clients with complex mental health needs, utilising professional core skills, working with family and friends and running medication clinics. The role will include involvement in the development and promotion of the Local Mental Health Teams.

The areas you can work are:

Ashfield, Millfields Centre, Millbrook Mental Health Unit, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JT

Bassetlaw, Queens Buildings, Worksop, S80 1HP

Broxtowe and Hucknall, Beeston Clinic, 38 Wollaton Road, Beeston, NG9 2NR

City Central, Hazel Suite, Highbury Hospital

City East, Lavender House, Thorneywood, Porchester Road, NG3 6LF

City South, Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Nottingham, NG3 2FH

City North, Marlow House, Waterford Street, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0DH

Gedling, Manor Road, Carlton, NG4 3AY

Mansfield, 3 Heather Close, Mansfield, NG18 5QL

Newark and Sherwood, 65 Northgate, Newark, NG24 1HD

Rushcliffe, 93 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PG

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.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description Job responsibilities

Duties will include the case management of clients with complex mental health needs, utilising professional core skills, working with family and friends and running medication clinics. The role will include involvement in the development and promotion of the Local Mental Health Teams.

The areas you can work are:

Ashfield, Millfields Centre, Millbrook Mental Health Unit, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JT

Bassetlaw, Queens Buildings, Worksop, S80 1HP

Broxtowe and Hucknall, Beeston Clinic, 38 Wollaton Road, Beeston, NG9 2NR

City Central, Hazel Suite, Highbury Hospital

City East, Lavender House, Thorneywood, Porchester Road, NG3 6LF

City South, Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Nottingham, NG3 2FH

City North, Marlow House, Waterford Street, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0DH

Gedling, Manor Road, Carlton, NG4 3AY

Mansfield, 3 Heather Close, Mansfield, NG18 5QL

Newark and Sherwood, 65 Northgate, Newark, NG24 1HD

Rushcliffe, 93 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PG

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.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification Physical requirements Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence and reduction
• Has physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Qualifications Essential

• Professional Qualification
• Maintains current registration with NMC

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Experience Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory cliniclal expertise or the banding

Desirable

• Specialist and area specific experience

Skills Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• good written/oral communications
• Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• IT skills

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge & understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the Nursing 6 C's

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care

Person Specification Physical requirements Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence and reduction
• Has physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Qualifications Essential

• Professional Qualification
• Maintains current registration with NMC

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Experience Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory cliniclal expertise or the banding

Desirable

• Specialist and area specific experience

Skills Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• good written/oral communications
• Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• IT skills

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge & understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the Nursing 6 C's

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duncan Macmillan House

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duncan Macmillan House

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

Employer's website

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