Community Mental Health Nurse Band 5 Lead Practitioner

Sabp; Camberley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a community mental health nurse to join the Brief Intervention Waverley Neighbourhood Team based in Godalming, GU7 1QU. You will assess, intervene and support patients in GP surgeries and community settings, acting as Lead Professional where appropriate, while collaborating with multi‑agency partners to promote recovery and wellbeing.

Applicants must have UK registration, a valid driving licence, and a commitment to person-centred care in

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience, but preceptorship may be available for newly qualified nurses.
• Current UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions and treatment plans.
• Act as a Lead Professional for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, families, and GP/partners.
• Promote recovery-focused, person-centred care.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance.

Skills

Community mental health nursing

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

RMN/RN (Mental Health) NMC Registered / waiting registration

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a community mental health nurse to join the Brief Intervention Waverley Neighbourhood Team based in Godalming, GU7 1QU. You will assess, intervene and support patients in GP surgeries and community settings, acting as Lead Professional where appropriate, while collaborating with multi‑agency partners to promote recovery and wellbeing.

Applicants must have UK registration, a valid driving licence, and a commitment to person-centred care in