Mental Health Nurse

Hawthorn Medical Centre; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Trowbridge is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Nurse to join their primary care team. The ideal candidate will help manage patients' mental health needs, offering assessments and interventions. This role provides flexible working options and the chance to contribute meaningfully to community mental health support. Prior experience in primary care is desired.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive practice team

Ongoing professional development

Regular clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs in community or primary care.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a patient-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent support and crisis management to patients.
• Develop person-centred care and safety plans.
• Deliver brief evidence-based interventions and follow-up support.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Risk assessment

Patient care organization

Collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

MentalHealthNurse – Primary Care / General Practice

Hours: Up to full-time (flexible options available)

Location: Lovemead Group Practice, Roundstone Surgery, Trowbridge

Lovemead Group Practice is looking for a compassionate and experiencedMentalHealthNurseto join our multidisciplinary team in primary care. This is an exciting opportunity to use yourmentalhealthexpertise at the heart of the community, working directly with patients in a trusted GP environment.

You’ll play a key role in helping patients manage theirmentalhealthneeds early, offering timely assessments, short-term interventions, and onward referrals – reducing pressure on secondary services and improving access to local support.

Responsibilities

• Providing urgent support and crisis management to patients presenting withmentalhealthconcerns
• Undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred care and safety plans
• Delivering brief, evidence-based interventions and follow-up support
• Supporting GPs and the wider clinical team with advice, signposting and joint management of complex cases
• Building strong links with communitymentalhealthteams, IAPT services, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless patient care

About you

• RegisteredMentalHealthNurse(RMN) with current NMC registration
• Experienced in supporting adults with common and severementalhealthneeds, ideally within community or primary care settings
• Previous experience in a general practice or primary care environment is highly desirable, or a strong interest in developing this area of practice
• Confident working autonomously, while also being an active part of a collaborative, patient-focused team
• Compassionate, approachable, and able to build trusting relationships quickly
• Skilled in risk assessment, crisis management, and safety planning
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication and documentation skills, with a proactive and organised approach to patient care

What we offer

• Flexible working options, including part-time or full-time hours
• A supportive, friendly practice team who value wellbeing and teamwork
• Regular clinical supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference tomentalhealthsupport within primary care

📩 To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to Suzanne Petty, Practice Manager. Closing date for application 30th November 2025.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.