Community Mental Health Nurse/Depot Nurse Lead

Navigocare; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking social enterprise dedicated to mental health and wellbeing in North East Lincolnshire. As a Community Mental Health Nurse, you will lead the depot clinic, manage client care, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals requiring mental health support. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you will be part of a team that values personal growth and community engagement. Embrace this unique opportunity to contribute to an award-winning organization dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Golden Handshake

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with people of all ages in community mental health.
• High level of knowledge in community mental health care for working-age adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication.
• Evaluate nursing care and promote equality and diversity.

Skills

Community Mental Health Care

Risk Management

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

NMC Registration (part 3 or 13)

Relevant Training and Courses

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse/Depot Nurse Lead

Golden Handshake awarded for this vacancy. Apply now and if you are successfully recruited, you will receive £1000 (band 5) or £2,500 (band 6). Terms and Conditions Apply.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to take on the running of the depot clinic within the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), based in North East Lincolnshire.

You will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the onsite depot clinic and conducting home visits for patients requiring depots. You will lead efforts to improve how the depot clinic is delivered.

Navigo CMHT offers a supportive environment, providing opportunities to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. The team is committed to the wellbeing and development of the depot service, and you will receive regular supervision.

Main Duties of the Job

• Act as an independent practitioner within a community setting within the transformation CMHT/PCN alignments for service users in North East Lincolnshire, liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• Manage a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication, alongside a depot clinic nurse, and provide supervision as appropriate.
• Evaluate nursing care within agreed parameters, with knowledge of local, national policies, and legislation governing service provision and audits.
• Promote equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Identify and contribute to training needs to ensure quality, evidence-based care.

About Us

Hello! We are Navigo, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to mental health and wellbeing in North East Lincolnshire. We provide a range of services, including acute, community, and specialist mental health support.

Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we also operate income-generating businesses like Grimsby Garden Centre, offering training, education, and employment opportunities.

Working at Navigo is unique—our team is forward-thinking and committed to making a difference. Join us!

Please note: We value all applications; however, if an application is suspected to be AI-generated, we may reject it after verification. For assistance due to disability or other needs, contact [e-mail].

Job Responsibilities

• Induction of new starters around the clinic and medication room.
• Complete medication management with newly qualified nurses.
• Support professional development as a Practice Educator.
• Order stock and medication, and conduct depot clinic audits.
• Maintain the medication and clinic rooms according to infection control policies.
• Attend monthly medication safety meetings.
• Liaise with pharmacy regarding audits and medication ordering.
• Follow shared care guidelines for prescribing antipsychotics, including health screening and side effect monitoring.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Experience working with people of all ages.
• High level of knowledge in community mental health care for working-age adults.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and understanding of AMHTs.
• Understanding of risk management, clinical governance, and legal responsibilities.
• Experience supervising staff and engaging in innovative practice.
• Experience as a key-worker or care coordinator.
• Participation in recruitment and selection processes.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to personal development.
• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and confidentiality.
• Interest in working with the client group.
• Full driving license and access to a car.

Experience

• Same as above, emphasizing community mental health experience, multidisciplinary teamwork, risk management, and supervision.

Qualifications

• Current registration on part 3 or 13 of the NMC register.
• Relevant training and courses.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work and legal requirements.

Salary: £29,970 to £44,962 per year, depending on experience.