Community Psychiatric Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW1V 2RH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Clinical Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive mental health, psychosocial, and risk assessments for service users experiencing homelessness. Assess, monitor, and manage risks relating to self-harm, suicide, exploitation, self-neglect, substance misuse, safeguarding, and risks to others. Develop, implement, and regularly review recovery-focused, person-centred care plans. Provide evidence-based mental health interventions and therapeutic support. Monitor mental and physical health needs and facilitate access to primary and secondary healthcare services. Administer and monitor prescribed medication, including depot injections where required. Identify deterioration in mental state and coordinate timely interventions to prevent relapse and unnecessary hospital admissions. Care Coordination and Case Management Manage a caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness and complex social needs. Act as Care Coordinator in accordance with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and Trust policies. Support service users to engage with mental health services, housing providers, benefits systems, and community resources. Promote service user involvement in care planning, goal setting, and decision-making. Facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care following inpatient admissions. Homelessness and Housing Support Work closely with Westminster City Council, outreach teams, housing providers, hostels, and supported accommodation services. Contribute to housing assessments and support pathways into appropriate accommodation. Assist service users in maintaining tenancy arrangements and reducing the risk of repeat homelessness. Support individuals who have difficulty engaging with statutory services through assertive outreach and flexible engagement approaches. Multi-Agency Working Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, GPs, social workers, occupational therapists, substance misuse services, probation services, safeguarding teams, and voluntary organisations. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences. Provide specialist mental health advice and consultation to partner agencies working with homeless individuals. Advocate for service users to ensure equitable access to healthcare, housing, and social care provisions. Safeguarding and Risk management Identify and respond appropriately to adult and child safeguarding concerns. Lead on risk management planning and ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed. Contribute to Mental Health Act assessments and Mental Capacity Act processes as required. Maintain professional accountability for decision-making in complex and high-risk situations. Professional and Leadership Responsibilities Provide supervision, support, and mentorship to junior staff, students, and support workers. Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records. Uphold NMC standards, Trust policies, and evidence-based practice. Participate in continuing professional development and mandatory training. Assertive Outreach and Engagement Conduct assessments and interventions in a range of community settings including streets, hostels, temporary accommodation, day centres, supported housing, and healthcare settings. Use assertive outreach approaches to engage individuals who are reluctant or unable to access mainstream mental health services. Develop therapeutic relationships with individuals who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, and repeated disengagement from services. Work flexibly to improve engagement and continuity of care. Maintain professional boundaries while building trust with vulnerable individuals.

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