Community Mental Health Nurse

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 5/6 Mental Health Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Kent. This role is crucial for assessing, planning, and delivering community mental health care, ensuring best practices and patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Recovery Approach and interagency collaboration, along with a commitment to professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care and possess effective communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered on NMC with one year of experience at Band 5 or above.
• Knowledge of high-level interventions and community assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate findings and promote health and patient safety.

Skills

Recovery Approach

Interagency Skills

Community Assessment Skills

Education

NMC Registration

Relevant Training

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Band 5/6 mental health nurse with a keen sense of initiative and excellent teamwork ability to work for one of the well-known Mental Health Trusts in Kent.

Description:

A Community Mental Health Nurse is a key staff member within the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to assess, plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate care. You will communicate findings, influence and drive change, and promote health, best practices, patient safety, and experience. The Mental Health Nurse will be professionally accountable to the Executive Director of Nursing and the Matron/Clinical Service Manager.

Effective communication skills and self-governance are required. You should demonstrate knowledge of high-level interventions and community assessment skills. Existing qualifications or a willingness to undertake relevant training are expected.

Experience:

• Registered on NMC
• One year of experience at Band 5 or above in hospital or community health care
• Evidence of continued professional development, appropriate to the role
• Clear understanding of CPA and care coordination role

Skills:

• Good understanding of the principles of the Recovery Approach
• Understanding of interagency skills
• Previous experience in the field of work

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS//RMN3.