Community Mental Health Nurse

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Ware; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship programme

CPD opportunities

Learning & development

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) invites applications for an enthusiastic nurse to join its Adult Community Mental Health Services in Ware. This is a chance to develop your nursing knowledge in a community setting within a small, supportive team to make a real difference to care quality.

You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for business use. Newly registered Band 5 nurses are supported by a 12-month preceptorship, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must hold full valid driving licence and access to car for business use.
• Band 5 nurses are newly registered and supported by a 12-month preceptorship.
• Experience in mental health/community nursing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of care.
• Have regular supervision and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Provided with excellent learning and development opportunities and strengthening clinical research.

Skills

Adult nursing

Community care

Teamwork

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services in Ware.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of nursing in a community setting, working closely with colleagues in a small supportive team, and making a real difference to the quality of services.

You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes - including business insurance - is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

The Successful Candidate Will

• be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who work creatively, collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the very best standards of care
• have regular supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities
• provided with excellent learning and development opportunities for staff, as well as strengthening clinical research.

Newly registered Band 5 community nurses are supported in their transition from student to nurse through a 12 month preceptorship programme.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our Family Of Over 4,000 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christine Best Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address: [e-mail]