Community Nurse

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Ryton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Band 5 Community Practitioner to provide high-quality, person-centred care in community settings across West Cumbria CTT. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to support recovery, independence and wellbeing while aiming to reduce hospital admissions and support early discharge.

The role involves managing a defined caseload, carrying out holistic assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care in users' homes, clinics and

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in line with individual care plans
• Monitor depot injections in clinic and community settings
• Monitor mental state, medication concordance, and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to support engagement and promote recovery
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and partner agencies
• Participate in safeguarding processes and risk management, including crisis response where required

Skills

Band 5 registered professional

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 registered professional to work within the West Cumbria CTT.

The Band 5 Community Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care within CTT, supporting individuals living with a range of mental health needs in a community setting. The role involves working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing, while reducing hospital admissions and supporting early discharge.

The post holder will manage a defined caseload, providing holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in line with evidence-based practice and organisational policies. Care is delivered in service users' homes, clinics, and other community settings, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, contributing to care planning and review processes
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in line with individual care plans, including psychosocial and recovery-focused approaches
• Monitor depot injections in clinic and community settings, ensuring safe practice and adherence to protocols
• Monitor mental state, medication concordance, and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to support engagement and promote recovery
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and partner agencies
• Participate in safeguarding processes and risk management, including crisis response where required

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.