Community Psychiatric Nurse

Nhs-1; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse for the Gedling & Hucknall Dementia Outreach Service. This full-time role (37.5 hours) involves specialist assessment, therapy and support for older adults with dementia or mental health needs, operating within the CMHT.

You will be an experienced RMN with current NMC registration, able to lead a MDT, manage risk, and provide supervision to junior staff.

Qualifications

• RMN with current NMC registration and dementia care expertise.
• Specialist knowledge of dementia in residential/community settings.
• Experience with risk assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and access to interventions for a diverse patient group.
• Deliver timely support to patients in care home settings as needed.
• Lead, supervise and educate junior staff within the team.

Skills

RMN

Dementia care

Risk assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Main area Community Psychiatric Nurse DOS Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Dementia Outreach CPN within Gedling CMHT) Job ref 186-828-26-MH-A

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hazelwood House - Highbury Hospital Town Nottingham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Community Psychiatric Nurse

Band 6

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Job overview

The Gedling & Hucknall Older People Care Unit (OPCU) - provides assessment, treatment, and support for older adults with mental health difficulties and individuals of any age with organic mental health diagnoses. The team works within the Gedling & Hucknall locality alongside service users, carers, and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence, and quality of life.

The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.

We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.

We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 CPN your main duties will be -

To provide a defined level of specialist assessment and access to interventions for a diverse patient group and their families under the care programme approach, who present with significant mental health conditions and people with a dementia diagnosis.

To provide realistic timely or occasionally intensive support to patients, assessing & supporting patients within a care home setting.

To demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision to junior staff members and other professionals.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community 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 our 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

Band 6 - Full time 37.5 hours per week Gedling & Hucknall Dementia Outreach Service.

Office hours 9-5, 5 days a week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our MHSOP Community Mental Health Team within the Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) covering the Gedling & Hucknall locality. We provide assessment, treatment and support for service users of any age with a diagnosis of a dementia or people over the age of 65 with a mental health condition.

The service is for patients with a dementia diagnosis. The team provides specialist assessment, therapy & treatment, working to an individually tailored care plan to adopt a flexible, patient-centred approach enabling the older person with mental health difficulties to engage in services available to them and to lead as independent a life as possible.

DOS - The County Dementia Outreach Service Operates as a “virtual team” operating within the CMHT , delivering person-centred, dementia-friendly care. The service collaborates with patients, families, and care home staff to reduce distress, manage behaviours of concern, prevent inappropriate hospital admissions, and maintain suitable care placements.

There will be an expectation that the team will work closely with the CMHT and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTT’s) in the locality.

There will be an expectation at times that the Band 6 Clinician will be the duty worker for the team.

You will provide Community Mental Health nursing input into the service. You will also provide specialist assessments and provide support and supervision to junior team members.

You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse and have current NMC registration. You will have proven post qualification experience and have experience of working with this client group and of multi-disciplinary working. You will have a sound knowledge of risk assessment and be able to demonstrate sound evidence-based practice.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is Essential for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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 £16 per year applies.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RMN
• Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
• NMC
• Non-medical prescribing.

Training

Experience

• Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
• Experience of managing a case load.
• Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.
• Community Experience

Knowledge

• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• The 6 C's
• Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

• Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.

Contractual Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & 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

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

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.
• 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.