Community Psychiatric Nurse | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a motivated individual to join the Sutton Single Point of Access Team in London. The ideal candidate will have autonomy in assessing mental health needs and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care. The role includes responsibilities such as leading care activities, administering medication, and supporting junior staff. This position offers flexible working and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in assessing mental health needs.
• Capable of delivering a caring, safe, and organized service in a timely manner.
• Support junior staff and the wider care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities to meet fundamental care needs such as nutrition and emotional support.
• Coordinate and evaluate patient-centered care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medication and monitor side effects.

Skills

Autonomy in assessing mental health needs

Ability to deliver organized care

Experience in working collaboratively with teams

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join our Sutton Single Point of Access Team (Sutton PLRS - SPA).

Sutton Single Point of Access Team (Sutton PLRS - SPA) provides a borough-based access-only service for adults aged 18-74, channeling all referrals through our team to appropriate care within the Trust or in Primary care. We work closely with Sutton Talking Therapies Service, Sutton Integrated Recovery Hubs, early intervention, Coral Crisis Hub & HTT, and the AMHP service. Our partnerships include GP commissioners and voluntary organizations.

Your role involves providing assessments on a rolling basis, usually meeting clients once to make plans, creating a positive first experience. We are a friendly, supportive team that makes decisions collaboratively, with regular social events.

You should demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in assessing mental health needs and be capable of delivering a caring, safe, and organized service in a timely manner.

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is proud to belong and is committed to quality care, rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission, with aspirations to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great opportunity to join us as we transform mental health care with new facilities at Springfield University Hospital and ongoing developments. We value diversity, inclusion, and active anti-racism, aiming to enrich our work through varied backgrounds and experiences. We offer flexible working, career development, and benefits to support a positive environment.

In this role, you will work autonomously, supporting junior staff and the wider care team to deliver quality nursing care, focusing on physical, psychological, social, recreational, and spiritual aspects through therapeutic engagement and activities. You will address issues proactively.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Leading activities to meet fundamental care needs such as nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, and emotional support.
2. Coordinating and evaluating patient-centered care, gathering feedback, and improving plans with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
3. Providing accessible information about care to patients and relatives/carers.
4. Collaborating positively with MDT members and partner organizations.
5. Administering medication, monitoring side effects, and ensuring compliance.
6. Ensuring safety through the secure custody of medicines, sharps, and clinical equipment, and reporting incidents as per trust policy.
7. Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and management, using clinical judgment and evidence-based knowledge.

This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Jul 2025.