Senior Community Mental Health Nurse – Lead Community Care

NHS; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join their friendly Adult Community Mental Health Services team. This role involves assessments, administering medication, and delivering evidence-based care. Candidates should be RMN qualified with at least 2 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580, full-time working hours, and excellent career development within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff benefits package

Career development opportunities

Regular supervision and training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-registration experience with at least one year at Band 5.
• Experience in acute mental health services.
• Knowledge of current mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of service users' needs.
• Maintain robust clinical records.
• Administer prescribed medication as required.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Skills in assessment and treatment

Ability to work with diverse communities

Ability to teach and train others

Education

RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join their friendly Adult Community Mental Health Services team. This role involves assessments, administering medication, and delivering evidence-based care. Candidates should be RMN qualified with at least 2 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580, full-time working hours, and excellent career development within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.