Community Mental Health Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in North East London is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, delivering essential mental health interventions and supporting service users with complex needs. The organization is committed to staff development and well-being, providing a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With a focus on recovery and excellence in care, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health services.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive induction training

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working within a mental health setting.
• Evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a caseload of service users with complex needs.
• Deliver physical and mental health interventions in wellness clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment and risk profiling skills

Clinical record formulation

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy

RMN registration

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

The Havering Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) North is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users with complex and challenging needs. As a nurse, you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery-focused health and social care interventions, including managing risk and safeguarding vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students, and participate in ongoing educational and research programs.

Working for our organisation

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless they are currently part way through a probation or are a bank staff member.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places great importance on properly welcoming and inducting new starters. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. During induction, new starters will meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, wellbeing, and key processes. Induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post attracts a payment of 15% of the basic salary as a High Cost Area Supplement (minimum £4,551 and maximum £5,735 pro-rata for part-time).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and Person specification for more information. We encourage you to refer closely to these when completing your application.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse interested in becoming a UK registered nurse with the NMC, you can check your eligibility to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Visit our website for more details. While NELFT welcomes overseas nurses, we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest through the appropriate channels.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Understanding the Care Act and its application
• Understanding of contemporary evidence-based ‘best practice’
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
• Understanding of Community Treatment Orders (CTO) and social circumstances reports
• Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance, and ethical practice
• Understanding of NICE, CQC, and DoH guidance

Experience

• Working with adults with complex mental health needs
• Working with adults with dual diagnosis
• Experience liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies
• Assessing, planning, and initiating care
• Working effectively under pressure and making clinical decisions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Community experience

Skills

• Interpersonal skills, especially engagement in busy environments
• Assessment and risk profiling skills
• Facilitating positive MDT relationships
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working with families and significant others
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Clinical record formulation and dissemination skills
• Basic IT skills

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy
• RMN registration
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Others

• Awareness of and alignment with Trust Values
• Ability to travel within the area
• Flexibility and supportiveness for role adaptation
• Access to a car and full UK driving licence

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work to deliver the best patient care. We support our employees holistically, offering various benefits and a flexible working environment. For more details, please refer to our wellbeing and benefits information.