Community Practitioner Nurse

SWLStG; Cheam; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sutton OP CMHT in North Cheam is part of the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. The role targets adults aged 70 and over and involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality clinical services.

Applicants must be professionally qualified (RMN with NMC registration) and committed to compassionate, evidence-based care. The post offers NHS terms, pro rata outer London HCAS, and flexible working in a dynamic, anti-racist environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative.
• Good time management and prioritisation.
• Effective team worker.
• CBT or family work skills.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and carers.
• Maintain a high standard of individualised client care and provide advice and support as needed.
• Act as a care coordinator to ensure care plans are implemented and reviewed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Education

RMN (NMC) registration

CPD evidence

ENB 941 or similar

ENB 998 or equivalent

Job description

Site Cheam Resource Centre Town Sutton Salary £45,953 - £54,254 pro rata per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.

We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".

When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.

As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.

Job overview

The Sutton OP CMHT is based in North Cheam and makes up one of the 3 teams within the Sutton OP services. It is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior doctors, Team Manager, Nurses, OTs, Psychologists and RSWs. The team specialises in assessing and treating adults aged 70 and over with a mental health condition.

About the role:

Applicants need to be professionally qualified and committed to providing responsive and high-quality clinical services to mental health service users and their carers.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will:

• be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers.
• maintain a high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required.
• act as a care coordinator in assessing clients’ needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated.

Working for our organisation

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a varietybenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers.
• To maintain a high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required.
• To act as a care coordinator in assessing clients’ needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated.
• To develop and maintain a high standard of practice, based on assessment, using a range of psychosocial approaches, within a health and psycho-social framework.
• To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programme of care is provided throughout.
• To be able to manage medication in accordance with the Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs.
• To organise and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with the Trust Policies.
• To provide clients and carers with up-to-date verbal and written information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, the complaints procedure and what they can expect from the CMHT.
• To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload and to feedback on new assessment.
• To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-patient facilities regarding admission and discharge of clients.

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Person specification

Education and Qualification

• RMN (current NMC registration)
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• ENB 941 or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems in a variety of settings
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
• Experience of working with older people with mental health problems
• Experience of working in a CMHT or other community health setting

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Effective team worker
• Skills in CBT or family work

At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:

• BME (Evolve) Staff Network
• DiverseAbility
• Mental Health Staff Forum
• Women's Staff Network
• LGBTQIA+

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.

Please note:

• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3 rd party e-recruitment system
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
• That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
• That we are a smoke-free Trust

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. The contact details published on our official website are the Trust’s authorised contact channels and should be used for all recruitment communications, job applications, and verification of employment offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.