As a Community Psychiatric Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence, and wellbeing within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a defined caseload of service users with complex and enduring mental health needs

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, developing and reviewing person-centred care plans

• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, including medication management and psychoeducation

• Act as Care Coordinator under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) where appropriate

• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, GPs, and voluntary sector partners

• Monitor mental state, identify early warning signs, and support relapse prevention and recovery goals

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards

• Safeguard vulnerable adults and contribute to effective risk management planning

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing service development initiatives

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration

• Experience working within mental health services (community and/or inpatient)

• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Care Programme Approach (CPA)

• Strong assessment, communication, and organisational skills

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel across the borough

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working within a CMHT or community mental health setting

• Non-medical prescribing qualification

• Experience supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness (SMI)

• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care approaches

• Relevant post-registration training in mental health nursing