Community Mental Health Nurse: Home & Community Care

NHS; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner in Exmouth to deliver essential mental health care outside hospital settings. This role involves supporting clients to manage their mental health and providing ongoing assessments and treatment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll manage a caseload of clients, ensuring person-centered and safe care. Applicants must have relevant nursing qualifications (RGN/RMN) and experience in mental health, with a strong emphasis on communication skills and independent working.

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate up-to-date professional mental health qualification.
• Experience in at least two inpatient settings or substantial experience working in mental health.
• Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of mental health practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, risk management, and ongoing support to individuals with mental health issues.
• Manage a defined caseload effectively.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Mental health understanding

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Registered General Nurses (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) qualification

Level 2 Safeguarding training

Post registration training in relevant field

Job description

A national health service is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner in Exmouth to deliver essential mental health care outside hospital settings. This role involves supporting clients to manage their mental health and providing ongoing assessments and treatment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll manage a caseload of clients, ensuring person-centered and safe care. Applicants must have relevant nursing qualifications (RGN/RMN) and experience in mental health, with a strong emphasis on communication skills and independent working.