Community Mental Health Nurse

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scarborough seeks a Registered Nurse, either experienced or newly registered, to join its integrated community team focusing on Adult Mental Health. The role offers full training and a supportive environment, with responsibilities including patient care, managing caseloads, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This is a fixed-term post, potentially leading to a permanent position, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience or newly registered as a Registered Nurse is acceptable.
• Keen interest in Adult Mental Health is required.
• Willingness to travel independently and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients presenting with mental health issues.
• Manage caseload, administer depot medications, and carry out assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and external agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage complex individuals

Experience in care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Completed nursing preceptorship

Job description

Overview

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. Student nurses due to register in the next 3 months are welcome to apply. Full training and preceptorship will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area. This role is within the Scarborough Integrated Community team and focuses on Adult Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients presenting with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions.
• Hold a caseload of patients, administer depot medications, carry out initial assessments, duty and attend triage.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, families, external agencies and colleagues from a variety of disciplines.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in regular supervision and support from a cohesive leadership team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Nurse – experience or newly registered acceptable.
• Completed nursing preceptorship.
• Keen interest in Adult Mental Health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex individuals in partnership with other agencies.
• Ability and experience in care coordination and understanding of psychological therapies and psychosocial interventions.
• Willingness to travel independently across the locality and access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Working Hours & Contract

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 to 17:00.
• Fixed‑Term post, with possibility of permanent placement if funding permits.

Immigration & Sponsorship

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• UK, Republic of Ireland nationals or those with suitable visa routes (Health and Care Worker, Skilled Worker) are welcome.
• Suitable hospitality training will be provided while awaiting sponsorship approval.

Equal Opportunities

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.