Community Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL4 7PY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2025-NM-10090-2 |
Summary
The post-holder is responsible to the Manager of the Specialist outreach recovery team for the assessment of recovery needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with a primary diagnosis of complex psychosis. The practitioner is responsible for assessment of recovery needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care, within agreed personalised care procedures. The post holder may be required to supervise junior staff within SORT. The post holder will undertake assessments as part of the MDT routinely for all new referrals as appropriate, at home or in a clinic setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy. The post holder will provide nursing care and recovery interventions as appropriate in the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy. The post holder will provide community based recovery support for a defined group of patients within the City. The post holder will work closely with all other clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist both within SORT as well as liaising with other Professionals externally where appropriate. The post holder will act as a key worker for a defined group of practice patients and organise care in accordance with the personalised care framework. The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to weekly MDT meetings, daily morning meetings and caseload formulation sessions within the team. The post holder will support senior members of the team with day to day management of the team and medication administration. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the team with improving quality, and will be expected to attend training provided in house as well as mandatory training to maintain high standards of knowledge and skills. The post holder will be expected to undertake a clinical lead for the team in either an area of interest to the post holder, or an allocated lead depending on the needs of the service. The post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance. The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional code of conduct.