Community Nurse

NHS; Ripon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust is seeking a Community Nurse on a part-time basis for maternity cover. The role focuses on supporting individuals with mental health issues and requires valid NMC registration and completion of the nursing preceptorship. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to travel are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 annually pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have completed nursing preceptorship.
• Experience working with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to individuals with mental health issues.
• Work collaboratively with service users, families, and teams.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage complex individuals

Knowledge of psychological therapies

Ability to travel independently

Education

Current professional registration with NMC

Recognition as a practice assessor/mentor

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Community Nurse

The closing date is 12 November 2025

This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme.

An exciting opportunity is available within The Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire Early Interventions in Psychosis Team for a Community Registered Mental Health Nurse. This is for a period of 12 months (as Maternity Cover) part time - 30 hours.

Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) is a specialised Mental Health Service focussed on providing timely support to individuals experiencing mainly Firth Episode of Psychosis. The primary goal is to minimise the duration of untreated psychosis and promote recovery by offering tailored interventions and support to individuals and their families.

We are looking for the right person who has a keen interest in EIP to join our wonderful team. This candidate will adhere to the Trust Values daily, work alongside patients, carers, families, external agencies and colleagues from a variety of disciplines.

You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.

You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with Mental Health issues, along with other additional needs/ risks but with an emphasis on supporting/ delivering psychologically informed brief interventions.

You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex individuals in partnership with other agencies providing care coordination. In addition you will gain a better knowledge of psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management.

There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management, clinical supervision and Caseload Management.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care—our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Job responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day. You will need to have completed nursing preceptorship.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practiceConfident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata, per annum