Community Mental Health Nurse - Named Worker Role

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sheffield is looking for a qualified nurse to join their team. This part-time, fixed-term position involves providing intensive support in local communities, conducting assessments, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in mental health. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The position is part of an innovative pilot project aiming to integrate mental health care services.

Benefits

CPD support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Should have extensive experience in mental health in both inpatient and community settings.
• Must demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Named Worker for service users.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of new referrals.
• Contribute to the duty system on a rota basis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Demonstrable risk assessment and management skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of MHA/MCA

Education

Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing

Current registration with NMC, HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

As part of an ongoing pilot project one of the Care Groups previously working at part of the South CMHT has now moved to Newfield Green Clinic. This is part of the move to integrate secondary mental health care and work closer with primary care and the voluntary sector within the Heeley Plus Primary Care Network.

We continue to provide ongoing intensive support in local communities leading to a high quality care standard and currently still operate as a mini team supporting residents within the Gleadless & Heeley areas.

We are proud to be:

• A fantastic team to work in with supportive, innovative and experienced staff
• A great environment which encourage and inspire staff to get involved in local initiatives
• Working alongside like minded innovative, forward thinking professionals who genuine care about the people we work with and each other's wellbeing

You will be supported with their professional and leadership development through dedicated supervision with a highly experienced and motivated team manager. Learning opportunities will be supported and encouraged. From the multi-disciplinary team, we offer regular CPD sessions and candidates are encouraged to bring their own interests to the team to share and develop their specific interests in mental health. Please note this is a qualified Nursing Vacancy.

Hours: Ideally Mon 9 - 5pm, Thurs 1-4:15pm, Fri 9-5pm but negotiable

Main duties of the job

You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of the wider team in order to assess, plan and evaluate care. You should have a positive approach to meeting the needs of our service users and be motivated, empowered and enthusiastic to both learn and share.

You will also likely be expected to work as part of the duty system which operates within the general working hours of 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday on a rotational basis. This 'mini team' is supported by other clinical professional and management.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share which we are keen to listen to and learn from.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to hear from you.

We continue to be excited by the opportunities this pilot project brings to further integrate with others and be a service that works as a team to meet the varied needs of the people we have contact with.

Job Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: Depending on experience Per Annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 457-25-7451399-B
• Job locations: Newfield Green Clinic, 541 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 2BS

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Named Worker for service users
• Comprehensive assessment of new referrals
• Carrying a varied caseload defined by need
• Contributing to a duty system on a rota basis
• Contribute to Multidisciplinary service development

Clinical

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of an individuals health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action. This includes first presentation to service.
• To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk
• To formulate a plan of care based on identified need
• Deliver evidence based interventions as appropriate
• Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals
• To work within safeguarding processes, including where required to act as safeguarding investigator / manager.
• To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
• To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion
• Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner
• Act in accordance with Care Management System, Acute and Schedule Care Pathways as appropriate.
• Develop effective working relationships with Primary Care & Voluntary Sector colleagues

Person Specification – Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge and understanding of MHA/MCA
• Knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisee
• Demonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking

Person Specification – Desirable

• Additional skills /training in psychosocial interventions for people with SMI, CBTp and family interventions
• Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing

Training and Qualifications – Essential

• Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing or Social Work
• Current registration with NMC, HCPC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Training and Qualifications – Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Supervision training

Experience – Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Extensive experience in mental health in both inpatient and community settings
• Experience of managing/supervising others
• Experience of working in a recovery focussed way
• Able to work with a male-only caseload

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation
• Experience in a Community Mental Health Team/Assertive Outreach team

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Newfield Green Clinic

541 Gleadless Road

Sheffield

S2 2BS