Older Peoples Community Mental health Nurse

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking a senior member for their Community Mental Health Team. The role demands high standards of nursing care and the ability to manage a caseload of patients with various mental health issues. Responsibilities include supporting the nursing team with evidence-based interventions, performing client assessments, and maintaining relationships with referral agencies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health nursing.
• Strong clinical practice skills.
• Ability to work with complex diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of nursing care.
• Support the nursing team with interventions.
• Perform client re-assessments.
• Maintain relationships with referring agencies.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when necessary.
• Manage a caseload of patients.

Job description

Vacancy Overview

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Role Overview

Work as a senior member of an established Community Mental Health Team in the East Locality of Doncaster, providing a high standard of safe, robust and evidence based clinical practice.

Work with complex organic and functional diagnoses within the community setting, liaising and integrating with both statutory and voluntary organisations in support of the specific client group.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care in a community setting.
• Support the band 6 nursing team with implementation of evidence‑based interventions from a plan of care.
• Perform re‑assessments of clients to include risk and crisis plans.
• Maintain close working relationships with referring agencies.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required.
• Carry a caseload of patients with both functional and organic issues as identified through the team systems process.

About RDaSH

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

Benefits and Culture

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Further Information

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.