Community Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,602.00 to £39,686.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32602.00 - £39686.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ware, SG12 0DE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9367-26-0186 |
Summary
Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense concentration. Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified. Use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are seen. To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs. Where indicated by assessment to discharge with appropriate care provisions and follow-up, with future review dates booked as appropriate. Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies Work with colleagues to develop and promote the services philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives. Contribute to Mental Health strategy discussions/steering groups when requested by senior management. Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice. Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care. Demonstrate a working understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care. In particular having a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and its use in non-mental health areas. Complete PREP as defined by NMC. For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see the document attached,