Community Mental Health Nurse

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Easington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valle Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 mental health nurse to join the East Durham Community intervention and hub Team, supporting adults with enduring and complex mental health problems, including carers and families, in a community setting.

You will be a registered nurse able to develop leadership and clinical skills within a Community Mental Health setting, with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD.
• Recognised practice assessor / mentor or working towards it.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or working towards it.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in community mental health.
• Lead and develop leadership and clinical skills within a community setting.
• Support patients through recovery pathways and improve quality of life.
• Demonstrate assessment, interpersonal and team-working skills in collaboration with agencies.
• Engage in supervision, appraisal and caseload management within the MDT.

Education

Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH

Nursing & Midwifery Council RNLD

Practice assessor / mentor

Clinical Supervisor training

Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Community Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 26 October 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Come and join the East Durham Community intervention and hub Team. The Team are looking for a Mental Health Nurse to join the team to aid our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services, adopting a \"no wrong door approach\".

We encourage discussions and we happy for potential staff to come along to visit, our base and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop.

You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.

You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 mental health nurse to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. As a community mental health nurse, you will have a genuine interest in working with adults experiencing enduring and complex mental health problems including their carers and families.

As a registered professional this is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and clinical skills within a community setting. As a core member of the team, you will support patients through the combined pathway of care focusing on recovery and improving quality of life. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.

You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced, committed and friendly multi-disciplinary leadership team.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Personal Attributes

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
• Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development
• Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Committed to promoting a positive image of the department and the wider Trust.

Other requirements

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust