Enhanced Practice Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S65 1DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0149-26-0057 |
Summary
Clinical Practice Deliver timely, personcentred care for adults with low to moderate mental health needs referred from within the PCN, whether through GP triage, direct referral, or proactive outreach. Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop shared care plans with patients. Deliver brief interventions, psychoeducation, and proactive medication support (where appropriately trained). Refer and signpost to IAPT, CMHTs, crisis services, and VCSE organisations as required. Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, Social Prescribers, OTs, and other team members to plan joinedup care. Work autonomously and confidently to manage complexity and psychosocial need. Apply holistic clinical reasoning and shared decisionmaking to develop meaningful care plans. Apply safeguarding principles and respond promptly when crises arise. Actively contribute to mental health MDTs and populationhealth discussions at PCN level. Evidence, Research, and Development Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and alignment with mental health strategy. Promote public mental health, prevention, and early intervention as part of populationhealth goals. Identify highrisk populations, promote mental wellbeing, and address social determinants of mental health (e.g., loneliness, housing, debt). Act as a clinical role model within the MDT, supporting professional development and reflective practice. Record activity and outcomes in line with reporting requirements. Key Skills and Attributes Thrive under pressure and remain calm and composed in a fastpaced, changing environment. Communicate clearly and effectively, building strong relationships with internal teams, PCNs, and external stakeholders. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and enjoy motivating and supporting others to deliver highquality outcomes. Take pride in maintaining excellent organisation, attention to detail, and proactive planning. Be confident with technology, quickly learning new systems, policies, and programmes, and using data to inform decisionmaking and service improvement. Excel at problemsolving, applying logical thinking to overcome challenges and implement effective solutions. Be selfreflective and committed to continuous professional development, with motivation to grow both clinical expertise and leadership capability. Understand and adhere to legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct. Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office and other IT tools, including HR databases and digital collaboration platforms. Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications Registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC. Proven experience supporting adults with mental health needs, ideally in a community or primary care setting. Strong understanding of common mental health conditions and evidencebased interventions. Excellent communication, triage, and consultation skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider MDT. Uptodate CPD portfolio demonstrating knowledge of the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and the ability to operate at enhancedlevel practice. Independent Prescribing (V300) qualification (desirable). Experience working within or alongside a GP practice (desirable). This role profile is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties within the expectations of your position. General Terms (Applicable to All Primary Care Physio Posts) Maintain conduct in line with Primary Care Physios Code of Conduct. Safeguard children and adults, acting on any concerns to ensure appropriate assessment and investigation. Adhere to all Primary Care Physio policies and procedures. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance with your application due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact: primarycarefcp.talent@nhs.net This supports: Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty) NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive) CQC WellLed domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)