Community Mental Health Nurse - Assertive Outreach Pathway

Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber Nhs Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the psychosis team in the Assertive Outreach pathway as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse.

The role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave and requires the ability to work collaboratively with partners across agencies, delivering high quality nursing assessment and intervention in both community and potentially inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Current RMN registration with the NMC and entitlement to practice.
• Experience of Community Mental Health Nursing and Assertive Outreach.
• Ability to work across joint agency boundaries with good documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide community mental health nursing across the assertive outreach pathway.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver care and treatment.
• Demonstrate post-registration experience in mental health settings.

Skills

Initiative

Mental Health Act knowledge

Interagency coordination

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Teamworking

Education

RMN registration

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the psychosis team, assertive outreach pathway as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. This role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
The right candidate will be enthusiastic and a highly organised mental health professional who is able to provide high quality nursing care, assessment and treatment.
The Psychosis Team is inclusive of The Psychosis Pathway, Assertive Outreach, At Risk Mental State, Early Intervention in Psychosis. This role will be based in the assertive outreach pathway.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Community Mental Health Nursing Service across a whole range of clients experiencing mental ill health within the assertive outreach pathway. The service will be delivered in collaboration with representatives from other agencies and therefore the ability to work independently and with partner agencies is essential.
It is essential that applicants can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-NLTT-0288
Job locations: Elizabeth Quarter, High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6SX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Essential knowledge

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision


• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.


• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach


• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care


• Excellent report-writing skills IT skills


• Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team


• Excellent assessment skills: communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan.


• Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk


• Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning


• Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made

Desirable knowledge

• Ability to work in a changing environment


• Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health


• Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice

Essential experience

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN


• Professional experience of working in mental health services


• Experience of MDT working


• Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care


• Experience of assessing and managing risk


• Working with the MHA and MCA, experience of working in a community service

Desirable experience

• Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies


• Experience of working at Band 6 level


• Experience of managing risk


• Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments

Essential qualifications

• Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN


• Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role


• Evidence of post registration training and experience

Desirable qualifications

• Non-medical Prescriber


• Counselling qualification


• Venepuncture qualification


• ECG application qualificationPSI Training

Essential skills and abilities

• Team Worker


• Compassionate, Empathic, Reflective, Good personal awareness


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to work flexibility to support the service needs


• Access to transport and the ability to travel across the required geographical area.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address: Elizabeth Quarter, High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/

Psychosis Team Manager, Reesha Axe, [e-mail], 07890037165

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