Development Band 5/6 Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Eastbourne seeks a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This permanent role focuses on patient-centered care and requires a preregistration nurse with relevant experience. The position offers excellent development opportunities, flexible working, and generous holiday entitlement. Candidates must have current UK registration and the ability to work collaboratively with various agencies. This challenging role is ideal for those looking to build their nursing career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Preceptorship with personal development plan

Access to wellbeing and support programmes

Flexible working patterns

NHS discount schemes

Generous holiday entitlement

NHS pension contributions

Qualifications

• Registered or preregistration nurse with current or pending registration.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Familiarity with CPA process.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in multi-disciplinary team care planning.
• Engagement in quality initiatives and policy development.
• Carrying a caseload and collaborating with families and agencies.
• Providing specialist nursing advice and procedures.
• Mentoring student nurses and providing clinical supervision.

Skills

Continuous professional development

Experience with complex mental health needs

Risk assessment

Partnership working

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Child and adult safeguarding

Education

Registered or preregistration nurse

Completion of mentorship course or ENB equivalent

Job description

A healthcare trust in Eastbourne seeks a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This permanent role focuses on patient-centered care and requires a preregistration nurse with relevant experience. The position offers excellent development opportunities, flexible working, and generous holiday entitlement. Candidates must have current UK registration and the ability to work collaboratively with various agencies. This challenging role is ideal for those looking to build their nursing career in a supportive environment.