Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse in Norwich, providing compassionate care to individuals with mental health needs. You'll develop your skills in a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and teamwork. The role includes managing care coordination, medication, and participating in reflective practice sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health needs.
• Membership qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Manage medications and deliver interventions.
• Work with a defined group of service users requiring care coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation skills

Motivational skills

Self-awareness

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Job description

The North West Community Mental Health Team provides patient-centred and compassionate care to people in North West Norfolk with moderate to severe mental illness. Based at the Peddars Centre at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich, we are looking for a caring and motivated Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join us.

We pride ourselves on teamwork and value working collaboratively to meet the needs of service users. Our team works closely with psychology, psychiatry, occupational health, and social work staff, fostering an environment where staff can learn from each other.

As a Band 5 nurse within the team, you will work with a defined group of service users requiring care coordination. You will have opportunities to develop assessment skills, deliver interventions, and manage medications.

If you are seeking a highly functioning CMHT with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

When you join us, you will be supported in developing your skills and confidence in the Band 5 role, including a minimum two-week local induction.

We fully support staff participation in the Trust’s preceptorship program for newly registered nurses.

You will have a development plan tailored to your experience, strengths, and development needs.

We host regular reflective practice sessions, training days, and clinical and management supervision.

Our working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

About us

At NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team that values sharing experiences and learning from each other. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities in a thriving environment.

Why work for us? We face challenges as a Trust but have ambitious goals, exciting transformation projects, and dedicated individuals supporting us. Our professional networks and leadership team ensure you are well cared for and valued.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The region is warm and welcoming, close to beautiful coastlines and Broads National Park. Norwich has an international airport, and the area offers rich history, independent cafes, shops, theatres, excellent shopping, dining, top schools, and affordable housing.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed key accountabilities. If you believe you can make a difference in your community, click APPLY!

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH)
• Membership qualification or willingness to undertake training

Experience

• CPA implementation
• Experience working with mental health needs

Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Observation and reporting skills
• Initiative and calmness in difficult situations
• Self-awareness and learning ability
• Motivational skills
• Proficiency in English
• Supervisory abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of confidentiality issues
• Awareness of security issues and willingness to learn more
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Other

• Ability to travel independently
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Fitness to undergo training and perform full duties
• Teamwork skills
• Understanding of equity and diversity issues
• Availability to work across a 24/7 schedule
• Interest and motivation to work in a care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (gross).