Nurse - Community

TN United Kingdom; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join a dynamic team focused on providing high-quality mental health care. This role involves maintaining a clinical caseload, engaging patients in recovery-focused interventions, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to equality and diversity, this position offers a rewarding career path in community mental health. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Courses

Flexible Working Arrangements

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health nursing with a focus on community care.
• Ability to engage patients and their families in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clinical caseload as a Care Coordinator.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage treatment plans.
• Supervise less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Care Coordination

Risk Management

Evidence-Based Interventions

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (CPN)

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse for a Band 6 CPN position within the West Leicestershire Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This team provides assessments and treatment for adults aged 18-65 with complex mental health needs.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, including courses like Non-Medical Prescribing.

The successful candidate will:

1. Maintain a clinical caseload as a Care Coordinator.
2. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality assessments, treatment plans, and risk management.
3. Engage patients and carers in evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions.
4. Work autonomously and collaboratively in various settings, including home visits and community clinics.

Main duties include organizing and prioritizing caseloads, responding to referrals, conducting comprehensive assessments, and providing reports to other professionals. The role involves supervising less experienced staff and students, ensuring best practices and evidence-based care.

We encourage applications promptly as the advert may close early upon receiving sufficient applications.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with over 6,500 staff serving more than 1 million residents.

We are committed to equality and diversity, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. Details regarding benefits and policies are available in the 'Information for Applicants' document.

Flexible working arrangements and a 6-month probation period are standard for new staff, with all roles requiring UK work eligibility and DBS clearance at the applicant's expense.

Applicants at risk within the NHS will be prioritized for interviews.