Community Mental Health Nurse - South AMHT
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Abingdon, OX14 1AGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Are you a qualified Psychiatric Nurse passionate about mental health and supporting people with severe mental illness towards their recovery? Are you ...
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Assessment of new patients referred into the AMHT
- Brief follow-up work with patients who require that work following assessment
- When working with people who have been admitted to hospital, actively working alongside inpatient services to support good quality discharge planning
- Holding a caseload of patients who require longer-term follow-up from the AMHT
- Multi-professional and multi-agency liaison with other services in the local community
We offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Our preference is for the successful candidate to work 37.5 hours per week. This post does not require weekend, bank holiday, or night shift working, supporting a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality care within a community mental health setting
We hope this advert has given you a clear understanding of the role and the skills, experience, and qualities we are seeking. To demonstrate your suitability for this position, you will need to complete the supporting statement section of the application form. We strongly encourage you to refer to the Job Description, Person Specification, and accompanying guidance notes when preparing your application.
The essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification will be used during the shortlisting process. To maximise your chances of being selected for interview, please ensure that your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet these criteria, providing relevant examples from your experience where possible.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new colleague to our supportive and dedicated team.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Education and Training
Essential: - Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent); - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio; - Professional Registration
Desirable: - Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)
Occupational Experience
Essential
- To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
- To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
Skills required - IT / Admin
Essential: - To be IT literate; - To have excellent English written communication skills
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
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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