Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Community Psychiatric Nurse

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Job summary

The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.

We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.

We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.

The Local Mental Health Teams provide mental health services for people aged 18 to 65 years across Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire County and Bassetlaw. There are eleven LMHTs, each of which includes the following specialist staff: Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Community Support Workers, Peer Support Workers and Employment Specialists.

Main duties of the job

Our LMHT bring together a variety of services including Assertive Outreach, Community Rehabilitation, Community Assessment Treatment Services, City Recovery Service, Social Inclusion and Wellbeing, Community Occupational Therapy Service and Medical Services.

We help patients and their families to cope with periods of severe mental illness and assess, plan and implement a personal path of recovery for each patient. We work with people who have a wide range of mental health difficulties. Some may require short term intervention, and sometimes longer-term care plans will be put in place.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-012-26-MH

Job locations

Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT, Hope Centre

38 Wollaton Road, Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self motivated Band 5 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work in the Broxtowe and Hucknall Local Mental Health Team.

You will need to be able to engage proactively with individuals using the principles of recovery to provide effective mental healthcare for patients across the mental health spectrum, alongside care coordination for some patients under the Care Programme Approach. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and develop your own skills and attributes.

Duties will include involvement in managing a medication clinic, case management of clients with complex mental health needs, utilising professional core skills, working with family and friends. The role will include involvement in the development and promotion of the City South Local Mental Health Team.

This post would suit a newly qualified mental health nurse and we welcome applications for students in the final stages of their pre-registration nursing course.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self motivated Band 5 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work in the Broxtowe and Hucknall Local Mental Health Team.

You will need to be able to engage proactively with individuals using the principles of recovery to provide effective mental healthcare for patients across the mental health spectrum, alongside care coordination for some patients under the Care Programme Approach. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and develop your own skills and attributes.

Duties will include involvement in managing a medication clinic, case management of clients with complex mental health needs, utilising professional core skills, working with family and friends. The role will include involvement in the development and promotion of the City South Local Mental Health Team.

This post would suit a newly qualified mental health nurse and we welcome applications for students in the final stages of their pre-registration nursing course.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.
  • Maintains current registration with NMC or NMC registration is pending completion of course in very near future

Desirable

  • Continued professional development

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good written/ oral communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
  • Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
  • IT skills

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for banding

Desirable

  • Specialist and area specific experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Trust values
  • Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
  • Knowledge and understanding of medication management

Desirable

  • Awareness of national and local issues affecting care delivery

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post

Values

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.
  • Maintains current registration with NMC or NMC registration is pending completion of course in very near future

Desirable

  • Continued professional development

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good written/ oral communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
  • Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
  • IT skills

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for banding

Desirable

  • Specialist and area specific experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Trust values
  • Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
  • Knowledge and understanding of medication management

Desirable

  • Awareness of national and local issues affecting care delivery

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post

Values

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT, Hope Centre

38 Wollaton Road, Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NR


Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT, Hope Centre

38 Wollaton Road, Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NR


Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Maggie Donnelly

maggie.donnelly@nottshc.nhs.uk

01158541271

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-012-26-MH

Job locations

Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT, Hope Centre

38 Wollaton Road, Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NR


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