Community Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25.01 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.01 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Redhill,, RH1 1TA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9384-26-0168 |
Summary
Professional and Legal Responsibilities Practice in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and the NMC Code of Conduct, acting as a professional role model at all times. Adhere to Trust policies, lone working procedures, and safeguarding responsibilities. Maintain confidentiality and ensure documentation complies with Caldicott principles and Trust standards. Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive assessment, formulation, nurse diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for older people with mental health problems in community settings. Deliver care autonomously within a multi-disciplinary framework, including the ability to lone work safely. Act as Key Worker/Care Coordinator/Lead Professional under the Care Programme Approach, including completion of Single Assessments. Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred care plans based on assessed need. Refer to appropriate professional services when required to ensure holistic care delivery. Attend and prepare reports for MDT meetings and participate in allocation meetings to determine suitability for specialist services. Participate in the Team Duty Rota system. Medication Management Ensure safe storage, administration, and recording of medicines within clinical and community settings. Administer intramuscular depot injections in line with Trust and national guidance. Support the safe delivery and monitoring of oral medications within service users homes. Caseload and Supervision Hold continuous responsibility for the management of a defined caseload. Provide and receive clinical and management supervision in accordance with Band 6 expectations. Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff, students, and other professionals in delivering care to individuals and groups. Primary Care and Partnership Working Support Primary Care practitioners through assessment, treatment recommendations, and liaison via formal and informal meetings. Act as specialist advisor to Primary Care services, including integrated care teams such as Surrey Heath ICT. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Social Services, voluntary agencies, nursing homes, and other statutory services. Support care and nursing homes in managing residents with mental health needs. Governance, Risk and Quality Ensure timely reporting of incidents, complaints, and risks in accordance with Trust procedures. Inform the Line Manager/Team Leader of any incidents affecting service delivery. Cooperate fully with investigations and contribute to learning from incidents. Maintain up-to-date, high-quality records using the Trust clinical record system and other IT systems. Education, Training and Development Develop and maintain a personal learning plan in agreement with supervisor to ensure continued professional development. Deliver education and training to junior staff, student nurses, and other professionals regarding community mental health nursing competencies. Act as a health advisor and educator across primary and secondary care settings, promoting positive approaches to physical and mental health for service users, carers, and professionals.