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Job Summary
South Shropshire Mental Health Service is looking to recruit a part time NMC Registered Community Mental Health Nurse to work within Community Mental Health in South West Shropshire at Band 5. The post is suitable for newly qualified nurses and preceptorship will be offered. The post is based in Ludlow but there is an expectation that cover will be offered across the South of Shropshire.
Job Summary
South Shropshire Mental Health Service is looking to recruit a part time NMC Registered Community Mental Health Nurse to work within Community Mental Health in South West Shropshire at Band 5. The post is suitable for newly qualified nurses and preceptorship will be offered. The post is based in Ludlow but there is an expectation that cover will be offered across the South of Shropshire.
The hours of work will be 9-5 week 1 : 22.5 hours over 3 days, Week 2 : 30 hours over 4 days, actual days of work can be negotiated at interview but the service operates Mon to Fri 9-5.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for community work, ideally with experience, relevant knowledge and a commitment to working with adults with mental health needs. There will be an expectation that the post holder will act as a key worker offering recovery focused Interventions, provide supervision to support workers and work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of providing Brief Interventions would be an advantage but full training can be offered to develop the essential skill base.
A valid UK driving license plus the use of your own car for business purposes is essential due to the large rural nature of our catchment area.
Main duties of the job
Act as a keyworker for an identified caseload of service users, which includes assessing, care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Single Assessment Process).
Administer and ongoing monitoring of mental health medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
About Us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
* Supporting your career development and progression
* Excellent NHS Pension scheme
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Options for flexible working
* Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
* Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
* If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
* Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
* Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
* Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
* Free car parking at all trust sites
* Free flu vaccinations every year
* Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
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Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
301-VA-25-7266266
Job locations
South Shropshire Mental Health Service
25 Corve Street
Ludlow
SY8 1DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for a detailed description of the job role
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for a detailed description of the job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse in Mental Health on NMC Register
Desirable
* Additional clinical skills and willingness to undertake Phlebotomy Training
Experience
Essential
* Worked in a community setting/Inpatient ward/Crisis Team as a Nurse or Student Nurse
Skills
Essential
* Skilled in undertaking and interpreting physical health investigations and providing physical health promotion advice including: weight, BMI, blood pressure, smoking, alcohol, drugs (prescribed and non-prescribed).
Person Specification
Essential
* Skilled in undertaking and interpreting physical health investigations and providing physical health promotion advice including: weight, BMI, blood pressure, smoking, alcohol, drugs (prescribed and non-prescribed).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Shropshire Mental Health Service
25 Corve Street
Ludlow
SY8 1DA
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Shropshire Mental Health Service
25 Corve Street
Ludlow
SY8 1DA
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Mental Health Care
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