Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse for a part-time fixed-term position in Bethnal Green and Globe Town. You will be involved in comprehensive mental health assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, significant experience in mental health services, and solid communication skills. Join us in making a positive difference in the community while benefiting from a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience working within an NHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high standards of practice.
• Liaise with various agencies and professionals.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Supervise other staff and maintain training standards.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Report writing

Clinical coordination

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

RMN Educated to degree level

Mentorship Training

Postgraduate qualifications in mental health care

Job description

Job Summary

Community Mental Health Nurse

This is a fixed-term (12 months) community nursing and care coordinator role within the diverse Bethnal Green and Globe Town Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

To make assessments within Health (SAP/CPA) and Social Care (Care Management) frameworks.

To set up, implement and review appropriate care plans and to support and advise relatives and care givers.

Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk assessment, effectively and efficiently.

Formulate and agree crisis safety care plans and to support and advise relatives and care givers.

Be rotational and flexible, working according to the needs of the CMHT service and Neighbourhood Team.

What ELFT service users and carers say is important to them:

• Being listened to and treated as equals
• 'Nothing about us, without us': recognise that we are experts in our own experience and involve us in care planning and decision‑making
• A truly inclusive service in which diverse identities are accepted and celebrated, and we're treated without fear of bias or prejudice
• A truly accessible service which adapts to meet our needs rather than the other way round
• Being treated with respect, patience and kindness
• A service which shows compassionate curiosity: a genuine care and desire to support and understand us
• Focusing on what matters to us, and what recovery means to us.

Main Duties of the Job

Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of psychio education, the Recovery Model and supportive clinical management.

Liaise and establish good working relationships with referring agents, colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In‑Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate.

To work with the multidisciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way.

Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Children’s policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children.

Have an understanding of the KPI’s for the crisis service and ensure compliance with Trust CQUINs.

Ensure own compliance with mandatory training is maintained.

Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management.

Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users.

About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job Details

Date posted: 05 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCA

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 363‑TH7608177

Job location: Bethnal Green and Globe Town NMHT, 51 Three colts lane, Bethnal Green, E2 6BF

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job description and person specifications for full main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification / Training - Essential

• RMN Educated to degree level
• Mentorship Training or equivalent
• Recognised post graduate qualifications in care of the adult with mental health problems
• Evidence of regular updating and ongoing development of role and skills

Experience - Essential

• Significant post‑qualification experience, which must be within mental health services.
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary environment/community experience.
• Experience of working within an NHS/Local

Desirable

• Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments

Knowledge and Skills - Essential

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options; ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
• Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording and report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
• Ability to manage and co‑ordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate. Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
• Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives
• Decision‑making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users; highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
• Well‑developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, NHS & Community Care Act 1990, Care Act 2015, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty). Understanding of the principles of CPA/Care Management and the local requirements for commissioning care packages
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Bethnal Green and Globe Town NMHT, 51 Three colts lane, Bethnal Green, E2 6BF

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/