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Community Mental Health Nurse

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days left

Job description

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Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans - including the 5 P's risk assessment.

Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

Administer medication, complying with relevant trust procedures and NMC Guidance.

Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate episodes of care.

Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.

Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.

Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.

Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered mental health Nurse on NMC Register.

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification
  • Qualification in providing supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
  • Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
  • Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for people with mental health related difficulties, utilising the principles of Recovery
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

MPN
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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