Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adult CMHT Central

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider seeks a Community Mental Health Nurse in Oxford. You will conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for older adults with mental health issues. Ideal candidates possess a registered nursing qualification and experience in community mental health care. The role offers opportunities for career progression, excellent supervision, and the chance to develop leadership skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days

NHS Discount across shops and restaurants

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current valid professional registration.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience in community mental health.
• Ability to travel for home visits and carry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with service users.
• Develop treatment plans with service users and families.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote recovery.

Skills

Community mental health care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Risk management

IT literacy

Effective communication

Education

Professional qualification (degree or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Do you have both passion and perspective on the challenges and complexities older adult mental health groups face?

Are you a resilient registered Mental Health Nurse with demonstrable post qualification experience?

Due to promotion we are pleased to be recruiting for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our team based at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford. You'll provide assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range of older adults with both functional and organic mental illness within Oxford and the surrounding towns and villages. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills within a team committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff.

Working in the bustling and vibrant city of Oxford, we focus on the recovery of patients through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach, with expertise from doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff alongside regular clinical team meetings. We strive to provide person centred evidence-based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in the multi-disciplinary team undertakings specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with the service user and their families/carers and presenting back to the wider MDT.
• Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and relapse prevention in a variety of settings.
• Regularly review care and outcomes, supporting service users to complete clinical outcome measures and monitoring progress and adapting treatment options as required.
• Knowledge of common physical health conditions and their management, and an ability to complete cardiometabolic assessment.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as a priority.

We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.

About Us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent".

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 267-OA7667344

Job locations: Older Adult Central CMHT, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7JX.

Requirements

Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.

Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification.

Experience and high level of knowledge about community mental health care with older adults.

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team, understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working.

Understanding and experience of risk management clinically and operationally.

Good understanding of clinical governance and professional legal responsibilities.

Experience supervising other staff.

IT literacy, Microsoft suite, excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Commitment to Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, meeting diverse patient needs.

Ability to travel around local area for home visits and hospital/non-hospital sites, capacity to carry equipment.

Car driver with own car available for work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

Employer Details

Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address: Older Adult Central CMHT, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7JX.

Employer website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk