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Bank, Band 6 CPN, Hemel - SW1430

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Hemel, HP1 1LD

Salary

£38,682

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse, at Band 6 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Hemel. You will be joining our ...

The post holder will be able to undertake assessments of the need of service users who meet the service eligibility criteria, and their family. You will be expected to identify and respond to acute presentations in order to manage risk and promote the safety and well-being of the service user.

The role is based in Hemel Hempstead and possibly St Albans. Travelling within the local area and across Hertfordshire when required, so you will need to be a car driver.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effective inter team and inter agency communication.

Provide effective liaison/communication throughout the care pathway to service users, their carers and others, responding sensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings.

To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positive working relationships and clear communications with Multi-disciplinary Teams and other professionals.

Ensure that all relevant information regarding service users care, in particular, issues of concern, RE practice and workload are communicated as necessary to the line manager.

Liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings and attending case conferences required.

Act as a Care Coordinator ensuring high quality care delivery at all times.

Take a leading role in designated projects/service development as allocated.

Support the line manager/service line lead in the effective and timely management of complaints and serious untoward incidents.

Identify the training needs of junior staff highlighting this to the Team Leader.

Plan, develop and deliver training to others as needed.

Undertake Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) duties or be willing to undertake AMHP training.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as anOutstandingprovider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN or Dip/BSc (Hons) / MSc in Mental Health Nursing
  • ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • At least 2 years of post-registration experience with at least one year at Band 5
  • Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
  • Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community

Desirable

  • Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting

Skills

Desirable

  • Substantial IT skills

Other

Essential

  • Car Driver

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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About the employer

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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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