Community Psychiatric Nurse

Nhs-1; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Newark on Trent invites applications for a Community Psychiatric Nurse (Band 6). This part-time role is 22.5 hours per week to support the Intensive Home Treatment team, undertake risk assessments and coordinate care in the community.

The post is permanent with a salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per year and includes leadership, supervision and collaboration with patients, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery and prevent hospital

Qualifications

• Registration with the NMC is required and current.
• Degree level nursing qualification in mental health is essential.
• CPD and ongoing professional development encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, care coordination and evidence-based interventions.
• Manage individual and team caseloads with risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Lead clinical supervision and support colleagues to ensure quality care.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Emotional intelligence

IT skills

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NMC registered

Degree in Nursing (Mental Health)

Job description

Main area Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Service works 8am to 8pm / 365 days a year) Job ref 186-971-26-MH

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Byron House Town Newark on Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Unsocial hours Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Community Psychiatric Nurse

Band 6

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Community Mental Health Nurse to provide specialist assessment, care coordination and evidence-based interventions for people with complex mental health needs within the community. The post is 22.5hrs per week and the post holder will support with managing the Intensive Home Treatment team caseload, undertake risk assessments, safeguarding activity, safety planning and safety netting, and work collaboratively with patients, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery, maintain safety and prevent unnecessary hospital admission. The role also involves providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to colleagues to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality community mental health services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, care coordination and evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs within the community. They will manage both individual and team caseloads, undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, lead safeguarding activity, develop robust safety plans and safety-netting arrangements, and coordinate care with patients, carers and partner agencies.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role requires autonomous decision-making, effective risk management, and a commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care that promotes recovery and prevents unnecessary hospital admissions. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to colleagues, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality community mental health services.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

• Professional Qualification (Mental Health / Learning Disabilities) to Degree Level or Equivalent
• Maintains Current Registration with the NMC
• Further Specialist Knowledge / Post Registration Experience in Older Adults or Other Formal Training
• Demonstrate Continued Professional Development to Maintain Professional Registration

Experience

• Demonstrates Satisfactory Clinical Expertise at Band 6 Level
• Demonstrate the Ability to Deal With and Resolve Conflict

Knowledge

• Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of Current Legislation
• Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of Clinical Risk Management
• Demonstrate an Awareness of National and Local Issues Impacting on Nursing Care at Band 6

Skills

• Demonstrate the Ability to Work as Part of a Team
• Demonstrate Good Clinical Supervision Skills
• Demonstrate Excellent Core Values and Attitude Supporting Patients and Carers
• Demonstrate Excellent Core Values and Attitude Supporting Team Colleagues
• Demonstrate Good IT Skills
• Demonstrate a High Level of Emotional Intelligence

Contractual Requirements

• Demonstrate an Ability to Work to Meet the Needs of the Service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)
• A full UK Driving Licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Training

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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.