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Bank Community Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 05 October 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for Community Mental Health Nurses to support the Adult LMHTs and we have lots of opportunities across different specialities and services. We need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork.
The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
You will receive a full local induction into the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated Band 5 Nurses to work within our Local Mental Health Teams.
You will need to be able to engage proactively with individuals using the principles of recovery to provide effective care under CPA. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and develop your own skills and attributes.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job responsibilities
Duties will include the case management of clients with complex mental health needs, utilising professional core skills, working with family and friends and running medication clinics. The role will include involvement in the development and promotion of the Local Mental Health Teams.
The areas you can work are:
Ashfield, Millfields Centre, Millbrook Mental Health Unit, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JT
Broxtowe and Hucknall, Beeston Clinic, 38 Wollaton Road, Beeston, NG9 2NR
City Central, Hazel Suite, Highbury Hospital
City East, Lavender House, Thorneywood, Porchester Road, NG3 6LF
City South, Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Nottingham, NG3 2FH
City North, Marlow House, Waterford Street, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0DH
Gedling, Manor Road, Carlton, NG4 3AY
Mansfield, 3 Heather Close, Mansfield, NG18 5QL
Newark and Sherwood, 65 Northgate, Newark, NG24 1HD
Rushcliffe, 93 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PG
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
* Able to undertake training in the management of violence and reduction
* Has physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties
Qualifications
* Professional Qualification
* Maintains current registration with NMC
* Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration
Experience
* Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise or the banding
* Specialist and area specific experience
Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* good written/oral communications
* Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
* Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
* Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
Knowledge
* Knowledge & understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
* Knowledge of the Nursing 6 C's
* Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
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.
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