Community Psychiatric Nurse

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Chichester is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health team. The role involves developing care plans and assessments, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and managing complex health needs. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications and a commitment to high-quality mental health care. Opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health/LD/adult).
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and appropriate UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop care and recovery plans for service users.
• Assess, plan, and implement care.
• Provide specialist nursing advice and manage ongoing risks.

Skills

Clinical interventions understanding

Care planning

Discharge planning

Risk management

Education

Registered Nurse with current registration

Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a community mental health nurse to join our dynamic team working within the Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health team supporting older persons with Dementia and Mental Health in the community. Working hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. This post will be part of our multidisciplinary community team, and the successful applicant will work within a supported team to deliver interventions to individuals with complex needs. Our goal is to help people remain safe and well at home and maintain important relationships.

The role of the Community Nurse involves working in partnership with service users within the designated care group, developing care and recovery plans to enable them to lead fulfilling lives. The nurse will demonstrate understanding of clinical interventions relevant to the care group, including education, care planning, and discharge planning, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies. The post holder will always promote the safety and well-being of service users and their families or carers. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing care, providing specialist nursing advice, and carrying out specialist procedures.

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for a shared caseload, undertaking assessments of individuals and their families with complex health presentations, including high-risk cases. They will develop care plans collaboratively, offer specialist assessments and advice, and manage ongoing risks in partnership with service users and carers. The role includes contributing to the development of the Trust's nursing strategy, ensuring evidence-based practice aligned with NICE guidelines and Trust policies, supervising junior staff and trainees, and acting within the NMC code of conduct.

Travel across sites is essential for this role.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health/LD/adult)
2. Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
3. Evidence of continuous professional development and appropriate UK professional registration

We value shared principles of compassion, accountability, and optimism to provide high-quality care. We offer opportunities for career development, lifelong learning, and a supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, carers, and communities. Our vision is to deliver excellent mental health services, and we seek outstanding individuals who share our values.

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to be familiar with relevant policies and undertake necessary training. Salary will be at the bottom of the relevant range unless NHS experience justifies a higher starting salary.