Community Mental Health Nurse

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their Community Mental Health Hub in Greater London. The role involves developing recovery-focused care, providing psycho-education, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a nursing degree and a passion for supporting individuals in community mental health settings. The position offers a comprehensive NHS benefits package and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive NHS benefits package

Access to staff well-being resources

Flexible working where possible

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with appropriate qualifications.
• Ability to develop and implement person-centered care plans.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver recovery-focused mental health care.
• Provide education on mental health conditions.
• Maintain relationships with external services.
• Support medication administration and monitoring.
• Act as duty officer and manage caseload.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Risk management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Psycho-education

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to join the Queens Park and Paddington Community Mental Health Hub in Westminster.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver recovery‑focused, person‑centred care in collaboration with service users, their families and carers.
• Provide information and psycho‑education on mental health conditions and medication.
• Uphold legal frameworks that underpin service delivery.
• Assess risks, manage risk and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Signpost or refer to external services when required.
• Maintain good working relationships with neighbouring teams to enable effective co‑working and responsive transfer of care.
• Act as duty officer on a rota basis, supporting timely responses to service users, carers and professionals.
• Support the administration and monitoring of medication.
• Attend triage, duty days and therapy hub meetings, contributing to brief assessments, risk identification and signposting referrals.
• Support physical health monitoring, including basicn
• Hold a defined caseload, providing ongoing support, reviews and interventions under supervision.
• Contribute to service quality and improvement activity, including supporting audits, data collection and KPI work.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner services, and engage in regular supervision, reflective practice and training.

Training and Development

As a Band 5 nurse, you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision and role‑appropriate training, including psychosocial interventions, physical health skills such as venepuncture and ECGs, and opportunities to build confidence in community mental health nursing.

Benefits and Well‑being

• Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing resources and award‑winning staff networks.
• Comprehensive NHS benefits package.
• Flexible working where possible, protected learning time and a strong team culture that prioritises kindness, collaboration and mutual support.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026.