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Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Community)
The closing date is 06 April 2026
Stockton Treatment and Intervention Team are looking for a band 6 Senior Registered Nurse to come and join our team. This is an exciting time to join the community team with the recent community transformation.
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The assessment and delivery of evidenced based interventions and treatment for adults who have a mental health problem.
Recovery focused evidence based intervention
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent support from senior members and leadership.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Meet the health needs of the patients with our team.
Work closely with patients, carers and families to co-produce care.In return you will have access to fantastic training and development opportunities. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership and management skills, that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
Were committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We wont rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
* 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework)
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
* Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
* Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Quality improvement activities
* Working in the community with patients with mental health conditions
Knowledge
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Research and development methodology.
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wessex House
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