Community Mental Health Nurse | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking a Care Coordinator to assess and support individuals experiencing mental health issues. This role involves working in community settings, collaborating with various professionals, and devising personalized care programs. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health. This position offers the chance to make a significant difference in people's lives while being part of a committed team.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and supporting individuals with mental health issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of care planning and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and support for service users with mental health issues.
• Conduct complex assessments and devise care programs.
• Mentor and support junior staff and students.

Skills

Assessment and support

Team collaboration

Mental health knowledge

Care planning

Education

Relevant qualification in mental health or social care

Job description

Overview

To participate in the provision of high quality care. This will involve assessing, supporting, and monitoring service users who are experiencing mental health issues. It involves working in a variety of community settings, liaising and co-working with other services (statutory and non-statutory), and engaging with carers and families in their homes, clinics, hostels, supported living, and residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Care-coordinator or Lead Professional within the team in the planning, delivery, co-ordination, and evaluation of assessments and formulation.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other team members including Therapists, Medical professionals, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and support staff.
• Carry out complex person-centred assessments.
• Ensure that all care offered is evidence based and that interventions take into account the physical, cultural, psychological and spiritual needs of service users.
• Assess care needs, devise care programmes and packages of care including risk assessment, Dialog+ and implement and evaluate these in collaboration with individual service users and their carers.
• Support and mentor less experienced staff, support workers, and students on placement within the team.
• Undertake duties designed to extend clinical and managerial expertise as delegated by the Team Manager when required.
• Undertake comprehensive outcome monitoring of all referrals.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 colleagues who are valued and respected. We have a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of our service and work to attract and select colleagues who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: 2023 to 2028 clinical and organisational strategy.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the benefits we offer visit our website: workwithrdash.co.uk. We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation. View our Allyship information in our Allyship video on YouTube.

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook. Please view the attached job description and person specification to view full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.