Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team based in Bishop Auckland. The role involves supporting adults living with mental health needs, the service offers assessment and treatment within the community setting with the primary aim of promoting both recovery and living well.
Main duties of the job
Within the Dales Community Intervention teamwe have mixed roles, from Triage, Tel and Face to Face Assessments, One to One ungoverned interventions and delivering groups, but also working alongside our patients withenduring mental health problems and long term medication.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop into a community role within a team of supportive and experienced professionals. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.
About us
We're committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
In October 2022, we asked our staff and partners what we do well, the following are some examples
1. Good supervision structure
2. Engagement and visibility of managers
3. Level of autonomy/decision making
4. Training & development opportunities
5. Open to new ideas/projects/Quality Improvement support
6. Wellbeing support for staff
7. Communication between partners
Valuing our staff
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
The Trust offers a variety of benefits including:
8. Weekly CPD sessions
9. Access to trust wide career development opportunities
10. Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
11. Free on-site parking
12. Long service award
13. NHS pension scheme
14. 27 -33 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
15. Flexible working opportunities
16. NHS car lease scheme
17. Full Occupational health support
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Access to employee support, independent counselling, chaplaincy
20. Mindfulness Sessions
21. Access to Coaching and mentors
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-127-25-A
Job locations
Goodall Centre
Walker Drive
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6QN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Whether you're an experiencedRegistered Nurseor a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.
Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
22. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
23. To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
24. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
25. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
26. Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
27. Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
28. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
29. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
30. Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
31. Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
32. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
33. Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
34. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
35. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
36. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections