Community Psychiatric Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the Greater London area is searching for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse. This fixed-term role involves working within a dedicated community team to support adults experiencing mental health issues. Key responsibilities include managing caseloads, liaising with relevant agencies, and providing tailored care plans. Candidates should have experience in mental health assessments and a solid understanding of relevant laws and guidelines. Join us to positively impact the recovery journeys of individuals in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical assessments and crisis management.
• Ability to manage caseloads and provide individualized care.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide individual client care.
• Act as a care coordinator with effective communication.
• Participate in crisis intervention measures as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Counselling and behavioural skills

Clinical assessment experience

Good communication skills

Government policy knowledge

Education

Registered mental health nurse

Mentorship for Contemporary Practice

Job description

Job posted on 17 December 2025.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within community services in the borough of Merton for South West London and St George's NHS Trust, within the South West Merton Integrated Recovery Hub. This 9‑month secondment post offers a chance to work as an integrated member of a dedicated community team, working with adults experiencing mental health issues. Our community services are innovative and have recently been reconfigured to provide specific recovery‑focused interventions to people with mental health issues accessing secondary care. The focus is on providing time‑limited interventions to enable individuals to maintain their lives with limited intervention; to understand and develop strategies to manage symptoms they may be experiencing, while working in partnership to establish their own personal recovery action plans.

About Us

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. 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 variety of benefits 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.

Job Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year inclusive of outer London HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 294‑COMM‑7684482‑JB
Job locations: The Wilson Hospital, Cranmer Rd, Mitcham, CR4 4TP

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and carers.
• Maintain a high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that may affect the mental, emotional and physical well‑being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required.
• Act as a care coordinator, assessing clients’ needs and strengths, ensuring all clients have care plans that are implemented and reviewed/updated.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment, using psychosocial approaches within a health and psycho‑social framework.
• Communicate and liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure an integrated programme of care.
• Implement or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies.
• Supervise and monitor therapeutic effects and side‑effects of prescribed medication, providing clients with clear advice and information in line with Trust policy and NMC standards for drug administration.
• Organise and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with Trust policies.
• Provide clients and carers with verbal and written up‑to‑date information on the services offered, how to express views, complaints procedure and what they can expect.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings, providing the team with relevant information on caseload, referrals and feedback on new assessments.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with inpatient facilities regarding admission and discharge.
• Facilitate carers’ assessments, provide appropriate care plans to meet identified needs and monitor efficacy.
• Have knowledge and application of key legislation and policy such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Capacity Act and Care Act.
• Participate in the running of clozapine and depot clinics.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and use of relevant NICE guidelines and evidence‑based interventions.
• Knowledge of counselling, group, cognitive and behavioural skills.
• Experience of clinical assessment, risk assessment, MSE, mental capacity assessment and crisis management.
• Good verbal and written communication and report‑writing skills.
• Knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation concerning community mental health care.

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Brief Solution‑Focused Therapy.
• Coaching.

Essential Experience

• Providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these.
• Working in a community multidisciplinary team, undertaking home visits and attending various clinical sites as required.
• Working with service users presenting with a range of mental illnesses, including those in crisis.

Desirable Experience

• Managing and supervising other staff.
• Recruitment and selection of staff.
• Managing and monitoring budgets.

Essential Training & Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse.
• Mentorship for Contemporary Practice.

Desirable Training & Qualifications

• Masters degree.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
The Wilson Hospital, Cranmer Rd, Mitcham, CR4 4TP

Employer Website

https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/