In this role you will manage a complex caseload of adults with severe mental illness within an integrated Community Mental Health Team. You will act as Lead Professional, coordinating person-centred care plans, risk management, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support recovery and independence. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver recovery-focused interventions, and contribute to safeguarding and service development. You will mentor and supervise colleagues and work closely with service users, carers, and external partners. This role combines clinical leadership with hands-on care in a mission-driven NHS setting.
Pay / Benefits
flexible working options
permanent contract
Band 6 pay scale
opportunity to mentor and develop colleagues
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate a caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions
Act as Lead Professional, developing and reviewing person-centred care plans and risk management plans
Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments
Deliver recovery-focused therapeutic interventions promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
Collaborate with service users, carers, community services and multidisciplinary teams for effective care coordination
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service performance and outcome monitoring
Prepare professional reports and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and case conferences
Provide mentorship, support and supervision to students, trainees and junior staff
Participate in safeguarding, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities
Ensure care aligns with legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and best practice
Key requirements
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration
Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining competencies
Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Programme Approach processes
Strong assessment, risk management and care coordination skills
Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary working abilities
Competence in maintaining accurate clinical records and producing professional reports
Desirable: Mentorship, practice assessor or supervision qualification; additional training in psychosocial interventions, risk assessment, safeguarding or therapeutic approaches; CMHT experience
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