Community Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,951.00 to £56,863.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47951.00 - £56863.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, E2 6BF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9363-26-0572 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of pscyho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management. Liaise and establish good working relationships with colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting. To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way. Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children. Recognize the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this. Have an understanding of the KPIs for the crisis service and ensure compliance with Trust CQUINs Identify own educational needs ensuring professional updating and development as appropriate. Ensure own compliance with mandatory training is maintained. Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management. Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users. To represent the team positively both internally and externally to the Trust.