Community Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Mental Health Nurses to join their dynamic community health team in Bedford. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a Recovery-focused model of care, working collaboratively with various health services and organizations. The position provides career growth through advanced training and continuous professional development, ensuring that staff are well-supported in their roles. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and embody values of care, respect, and inclusivity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in mental health services and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and work within the agreed model of care.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Autonomous Practice

IM Injections

Assessment and Planning

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Look no further.

Bedford Community Mental Health teams (part of East London Foundation Trust) are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurses to join our forward-thinking and dynamic team.

You as a post holder will be working collaboratively with all secondary mental health services, including Primary Care Mental Health Link Practitioners, primary care services, and the Voluntary and Private Sector, to contribute to providing a Recovery-focused model of care.

Main duties of the job

Within this team, you will have access to various career growth opportunities such as:

1. Advanced Clinical Practice training and Approved mental health practitioner course
2. Psychosocial intervention trainings
3. Regular Nurses forums and seminars—where nurses across the trust can come together, share ideas, improve practice, and collaborate to fulfill CPD requirements.

We understand that this may be your first job in community mental health services; however, we are committed to supporting our staff with their wellbeing, training, and career development. Continuous professional support is provided throughout your career with us, and unique skills and achievements are highly recognized and celebrated Trust-wide.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive—so we seek individuals who embody these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and partner organizations.

Job details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 363-BED6678152-A

Job location: Bedford Adult Community Mental Health Service, Florence Ball House, Bedford, MK40 2NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification or contact us directly.

The post holder will manage a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid out in the operational policy. The role involves working as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated multidisciplinary team, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, liaising with all involved agencies. The post holder must be confident and competent in administering IM injections and fully aware of Medicines Management Guidance and associated policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience requirements are detailed, including essential and desirable criteria, such as being a qualified Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC, post-qualification experience within mental health services, and knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical skills.

Additional requirements include a valid driver’s license, ability to travel between sites, and flexible working hours to meet service needs.

Legal and administrative requirements

This post is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and sponsorship considerations for overseas applicants.

Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford Adult Community Mental Health Service, Florence Ball House, Bedford, MK40 2NT.

Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/