Community Mental Health Nurse - MHSOP


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 to £50,387 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Welwyn Garden City, AL6 6HG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse will support the delivery of a high-quality Crisis Function Team (CFT) service for older adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. The post holder will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide rapid assessment, care coordination, risk management and evidence-based interventions to service users and their carers. Clinical Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments for individuals presenting in crisis, ensuring timely intervention and formulation of effective care plans. Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred programmes of care for service users with acute and complex mental health needs. Act as Care Coordinator for a defined caseload, ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed and delivered in accordance with identified needs and recovery goals. Provide intensive community-based interventions to support individuals to remain safely in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Monitor, administer and evaluate prescribed medication in accordance with Trust policies, NMC standards and best practice guidance. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records, care plans and risk assessments using electronic patient record systems. Communication and Partnership Working Establish and maintain effective working relationships with service users, carers, families, fellow professionals and partner agencies. Liaise effectively with inpatient units, community teams, primary care services, social care and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless care pathways. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, safeguarding processes and care planning discussions. Provide specialist advice and guidance regarding the role and interventions of the Crisis Function Team. Risk Management and Clinical Decision Making Undertake complex risk assessments and implement robust risk management plans to promote safety and positive outcomes. Exercise professional judgement in crisis situations, making autonomous decisions within Trust policies and professional frameworks. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding procedures and Care Programme Approach requirements. Leadership, Supervision and Service Development Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model within the multidisciplinary team. Support the induction, supervision, development and assessment of junior staff and student nurses. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development and reflective practice activities. Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, quality assurance activities and implementation of evidence-based practice. Assist in the day-to-day operational functioning of the team, including supporting workload management, rota coordination and service delivery requirements. General Responsibilities Work flexibly across service locations and community settings to meet service needs. Maintain professional registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies at all times. Participate in data collection, audit and reporting processes to support service performance and governance requirements. Promote recovery-focused, strengths-based and person-centred care that improves outcomes for older adults and their carers. The post holder will be expected to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care to older adults in the community.

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