Community Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading NHS trust offers an exciting opportunity for a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Grays. You will work as a Care Co-ordinator within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide care for patients with severe mental health issues. The role includes managing care plans and collaborating with other professionals. Benefits include relocation packages and flexible working options.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS Discounts

Excellent Training Opportunities

Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme

Bank Shift Opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with degree/diploma.
• Experience in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based care.
• Certificate in therapeutic interventions such as CBT or counselling.

Responsibilities

• Act as named care co-ordinator for service users.
• Manage care needs, plan, and implement care.
• Provide professional advice and support to agencies.

Skills

Inter-agency collaboration

Problem-solving

Assessment skills

Independence

Education

First-level NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Certificate in psychotherapeutic interventions

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Community Psychiatric Nurse

The closing date is 13 July 2025

As part of the continued expansion of Community Mental Health Services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Community Psychiatric Nurse at Grays Hall, Thurrock, Grays, Essex.

You will be employed as a Care Co-ordinator within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, working with patients with Severe and Enduring Mental Health Illness, including Dual Diagnosis, who have a history of disengagement, non-compliance with treatment, and revolving door admissions.

EPUT offers a relocation package of up to £8,000 to cover various expenses for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their work base at EPUT.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Mental Health Nurse who is flexible and capable of working independently as well as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

You will have experience in undertaking comprehensive assessments, including physical health care, health promotion, social inclusion, and recovery initiatives.

You should be skilled in inter-agency collaboration, competent in prioritising workload in a busy environment, and have a proven ability to problem-solve and handle everyday practice issues.

About us

EPUT values motivated staff who share our principles of Care, Learn, and Empower. We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and gain experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust encourages flexible working options. You are encouraged to discuss what is possible with the recruiting manager. If appointed, you can apply for flexible working from day one.

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is managed by the trust and hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for shifts at our hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are automatically enrolled, with the option to work additional shifts if desired.

If you join us in a fixed-term role, please indicate your interest in joining the staff bank on your paperwork.

Job responsibilities

To act as the named care co-ordinator, managing care needs, planning, and implementing evidence-based care for a defined group of service users and their carers within a specific catchment area.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and team members, and act as a role model and resource for junior staff. The post involves working under supervision but with a degree of independence, including assessment and management of patients presenting to the Community Mental Health Team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• First-level NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Certificate in psychotherapeutic interventions such as solution-focused therapy, basic CBT, BFT, or counselling

Knowledge

• Understanding of Community Mental Health Team and Recovery principles
• Good knowledge of the Care Programme Approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to be processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year plus HCA per annum