Community Psychiatric NurseNHS

Job summary

Are you ready to make a difference in community mental health?

Are you a passionate and motivated Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to develop your career while making a meaningful difference to people experiencing mental health difficulties?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Band 6 Community Mental Health Team covering Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire within NHFT Adult Community Mental Health Services.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and committed professionals passionate about delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care. Working alongside experienced colleagues and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality support to people with a range of mental health needs.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Are passionate about person-centred, recovery-focused care
• Have experience supporting people with mental health needs
• Are compassionate, approachable and committed to improving outcomes
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Are flexible, creative and adaptable
• Are motivated to develop their clinical skills and practice

You will join a supportive and experienced team with access to learning, training and professional development opportunities. You will be supported to build your knowledge, skills and confidence while making a positive difference within the community.

If you are ready to bring your skills, compassion and enthusiasm to our team, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

This role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing an opportunity to make a significant and positive contribution to the recovery journey of the people we support.

The postholder will provide professional advice, guidance and support to colleagues, partner agencies and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. They will also have the opportunity to act up for the Operations Manager during periods of absence, where appropriate, supporting the continued effective delivery of the service.

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to investing in our people. You will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities to support your clinical, leadership and managerial skills, alongside regular supervision and appraisal.

We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about professional development and keen to build their knowledge, skills and experience through training and evidence-based practice.

You will join a dynamic, supportive team where staff development is valued and encouraged.

We offer flexible working opportunities across both full-time and part-time roles, alongside a generous NHS pension scheme, access to health service discounts, and generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

Join us and develop your career while making a real difference to the people and communities we serve.

Job description

For full details about this role, including the key responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available under the Supporting Documents section.

The full Person Specification, outlining the skills, experience and qualities we are looking for, can be found within the About You section of the document.

About us

AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender or gender reassignment
• Race or ethnicity
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Marriage or civil partnership
• Pregnancy or maternity

We particularly welcome applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our organisation, including:

• Disabled people, including those with visible and non-visible disabilities
• People from Black and minority ethnic communities
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people

Driving requirements

A full current driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role, as you may occasionally be required to provide cross-cover at other sites across the service area.

This requirement will not apply where an applicant is unable to drive or access a vehicle due to a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.