Community Mental Health Nurse - Psychosis Pathway

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the psychosis pathway. Candidates should be registered RMNs with experience in community mental health services and a capacity for independent work and interagency collaboration. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality care across diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN.
• Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care and assessment.
• Deliver Community Mental Health Nursing Service within the psychosis pathway.
• Work independently and collaboratively with partner agencies.

Skills

Experience in mental health services

Coordinating interagency approaches

Assessing and managing risk

Independent working

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Post registration training

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse - Psychosis Pathway

The closing date is 28 October 2025

This really is an exciting time to join the Psychosis team, we have recently reviewed the community directorate and have undergone a community remodel. The Psychosis Team includes 4 pathways: Assertive Outreach, Psychosis, Early Intervention in Psychosis, and At Risk Mental State. This role will primarily be within the psychosis pathway. We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated, who ideally have experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health problems, particularly with psychosis.

We offer strong clinical support, supervision and multidisciplinary teamwork. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team that welcomes innovation.

The Trust has a well-established appraisal and supervision structure and actively encourages continual professional development.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some flexibility required) and excluding bank holidays. Due to the large geographical area of North Lincs, it is essential that applicants are able to efficiently and effectively move around the area to deliver the interventions in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our team as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. The right candidate will be enthusiastic and a highly organised mental health professional who is able to provide high quality nursing care, assessment and treatment.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Community Mental Health Nursing Service across a whole range of clients experiencing mental ill health within the psychosis pathway. The service will be delivered in collaboration with representatives from other agencies and therefore the ability to work independently and with partner agencies is essential.

It is essential that applicants can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings.

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
• Professional experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk
• Working with the MHA and MCA Experience of working in a community service

Knowledge

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of post registration training and experience
• Professional experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of assessing and managing riskNon-medical Prescriber
• Working within a community mental health team
• Working with an inpatient setting
• Experience of working at band 6 level

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.

Address

Monarch House