Community Psychiatric Nurse

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.

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.

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:

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.

Registration

Desirable: - Experience facilitating groups/workshops for patients, carers and/or professionals; - Staff management experience

Skills

Essential: - Risk assessment and risk management (e.g. suicide, self-harm, safeguarding); - Experience of care planning and care coordination (CPA or equivalent)

Desirable: - Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment pathways; - Experience working within MDT environments

Experience

Essential: - Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions; - Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

Desirable: - Experience supporting junior staff/students; - Experience supervising staff