NHS

Community Mental Health Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Southend Airport, Southend-On-SeaView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role supports people with mental health needs in their own homes and local community. You will give nursing care, advice and help families. It suits a qualified mental health nurse who likes working independently with a team.

What you'll need

Registered with the NMC as a mental health nurse
Qualified in mental health nursing (degree or equivalent)
Experience working in community mental health settings
Right to work in the UK or eligible for sponsorship
Good communication and listening skills
Able to work full‑time and manage a caseload

How to boost your chances

Update your CV to show community mental health experience
Make sure your NMC registration is current and visible
Gather references from recent mental health roles
Research the Trust’s values and be ready to discuss them
Prepare examples of teamwork and patient‑centred care
Check visa requirements early if you need sponsorship

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Job description

Please be aware that, due to current allocation constraints, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time. Our Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients at any one time across our community health, mental health and learning disability services across Essex and parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk. We want you to be part of our journey of transformation, where our patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do and to achieve our visio…