Community Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Ham, E7 8QP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of psycho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management. To act a lead facilitating effective communication between all agencies involved in the care of the service user To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting. To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way. Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children. Recognise the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this. Have an understanding of the KPIs for the crisis service and ensure compliance with Trust Performance Requirements. Identify own educational needs ensuring professional updating and development as appropriate. Ensure own compliance with mandatory training is maintained. Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management. Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users. To represent the team positively both internally and externally to the Trust.

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