Nurse Led Clinic Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health provider in Doncaster is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their dedicated mental health clinic. The role involves assessing and treating patients with serious mental health difficulties, managing caseloads, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should possess a nursing qualification and have experience in mental health services. This position supports professional development and adherence to high care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on mental health.
• Experience in secondary mental health services preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and review patient care and treatments.
• Support urgent care needs for patients on caseload.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Therapeutic relationship building

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work as a member of a small, dedicated clinic providing assessment and treatment to patients experiencing mental health difficulties of a serious and enduring nature. They will be responsible for a caseload of patients who require assessment and monitoring as part of their ongoing treatment within secondary mental health services. The post holder will provide support and guidance to junior staff members and work as part of a wider system of care to ensure a seamless patient journey. They will provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team and will work to professional responsibilities at all times, adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and, where required, under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and review care and treatment needs including risk assessment and management.
• Provide a duty response for their caseload where possible to support more urgent care needs.
• Work as part of a small but dedicated team alongside wider mental health teams to ensure that patients receive high standards of care and treatment using evidence-based practice.
• Provide effective advice, guidance and support to patients, carers/relatives, and other professionals in relation to care and treatment.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries in accordance with professional conduct.
• Document to the highest standard and maintain clear lines of communication with patients, carers/families and other professionals.
• Make appropriate onward referrals to services that can support patients and/or family members/carers where required.
• Provide appropriate support and caseload cover for colleagues/team members when required.
• Work under the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 where required.
• Promote engagement of carers and patients within the service.
• Work within the wider organisation’s strategy and values where applicable.

About the employer

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues who are valued and respected. The trust has a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are committed to the development of our people and hold regular learning sessions. We strive to provide first-class care and to recruit colleagues who share our vision and values. For more information, view our Strategy at: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ and visit https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ for details about working with RDaSH. You can view our Allyship video at https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q.

Terms and application

The main terms and conditions of service can be found at: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook. This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025. Please view the attached job description and person specification for full role details. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.