Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Greater London is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team. The position emphasizes collaboration, offering opportunities for professional growth and development within mental health services. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in mental health. This full-time role focuses on community-based care and offers a supportive environment for continued professional advancement.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive induction program

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in mental health services.
• Experience working with adults who have complex mental health needs.
• Experience in liaising with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a caseload of service users with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively to deliver high-quality mental health care.
• Provide managerial/clinical supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Ability to work independently

Education

RMN and registration with relevant professional body

NVQ level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy

Teaching qualification or job-related post-registration qualification

Evidence of continuous professional development

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse

Closing date: 03 December 2025

Community Mental Health Nurse - Havering Mental Health & Wellness Team (Central)

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

The Havering Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) Central is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional with substantial experience in mental health services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with a sound understanding of evidence-based practice within the Recovery Model of care.

As part of our newly established Mental Wellness Teams, the successful applicant will work collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care within the community.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be encouraged to contribute to service improvement projects and will have access to a wide range of training and development initiatives to support your continued professional advancement.

We welcome applicants who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team, coordinating a caseload of service users with complex and challenging needs. In your role as a nurse, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to delivering both physical and mental health interventions that support holistic recovery.

We are seeking a candidate with strong IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the service are essential.

Collaboration is central to this role; you will work closely with colleagues across disciplines and partner agencies to deliver recovery-focused health and social care interventions, ensuring effective risk management and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will also be expected to provide managerial/clinical supervision to junior staff, mentor multi-disciplinary students, and contribute to ongoing educational and research initiatives within the team.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places great importance on ensuring that all new starters receive a warm and supportive welcome to the Trust. All new employees join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and take part in a comprehensive induction programme lasting up to two weeks. This includes mandatory and systems training, as well as the provision of necessary equipment to support you in your role.

As part of the induction, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Executive Team and senior managers, and attend a range of interactive drop‑in sessions focused on staff engagement, health and wellbeing, and key organisational processes.

The induction programme is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts payment for a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part‑time).

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.

Use of AI

Please see the attached document regarding the acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Awareness of the 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice
• Understanding of contemporary evidence‑based 'best practice'
• Understanding of caseload management
• Understanding of Community Treatment Order (CTO) and social circumstances report
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
• Understanding of the Care Act and its application
• Understanding of NICE, CQC and DoH guidance

Experience

• Working with adults who have complex mental health needs
• Working with adults who have dual diagnosis
• Experience in working/liaising with multidisciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care
• Experience of assessing, planning and initiating care
• Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the team

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
• RMN and registration with relevant professional body
• Teaching qualification or other specific job‑related post‑registration qualification (e.g. Mentoring and Enabling Learning in Practice, ENB‑998 or equivalent)
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Others

• Awareness and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Ability to travel efficiently throughout the area
• Flexibility, supportive and, if required, willing to take a new role within NELFT appropriate to knowledge, education and skills, as required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

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.

Address

Havering Mental Health and Wellness Team – Central