Senior Community Mental Health Nurse — Lead & Support

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Easington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car scheme

NHS staff benefits

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse for the Community team in East Durham. The post involves community-based assessment and delivery of evidence-based interventions for adults with mental health needs, working within a multidisciplinary team with strong leadership support.

The role offers opportunities for ongoing professional development, post-graduate qualifications, and leadership training, with travel across the locality

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with RMNH/RNLD
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent (to be achieved within 6 months)
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willing to work towards within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and delivery of evidence-based interventions and treatment for adults with mental health problems
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with strong support from senior staff
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Address the health needs of patients with the team
• Co-produce care with patients, carers and families and pursue training/clinical development opportunities

Skills

NMC Registration

CPD

Practice Supervisor/Assessor

Clinical Supervision Training

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse for the Community team in East Durham. The post involves community-based assessment and delivery of evidence-based interventions for adults with mental health needs, working within a multidisciplinary team with strong leadership support.

The role offers opportunities for ongoing professional development, post-graduate qualifications, and leadership training, with travel across the locality