Community Mental Health Nurse | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time position. The role involves working within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, coordinating care for clients with complex needs, and delivering both physical and mental health interventions. Candidates should have mental health experience and strong communication skills. This position includes a probationary period and an opportunity for training and development.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Evidence-based knowledge of the Recovery Model.
• Willingness to work flexibly within service demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a caseload of service users with complex needs.
• Work within the wellness clinic to deliver health interventions.
• Provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

The Havering Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) South is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy (37.5 hours per week).

The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model.

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives.

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Use of AI

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This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.