Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Community Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

ROLE SUMMARY

To take a clinical role in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services for clients.

To contribute and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment.

To be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of person-centred care planning and person centred formulations.

To provide a first line response to referrals, providing where necessary a health and social care needs assessment or meeting the needs already identified in a health and social care needs assessment.

As lead care professional to ensure accurate mental health clustering is carried out on admission, discharge and at reviews.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.

Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.

Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.

Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.

Under the direction of the Community Team Manager, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.

Regularly undertake research and development and clinical trials, as necessary to own work.

Carrying out Risk Assessment Act as the lead care professional for a case-load of patients with ultimate responsibility for providing an individualized plan of care for each patient.

Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff where appropriate.

Act as duty clinician as needed. Cover FACT function when on rota and support team with FACT function as needed.

Share information with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, either verbal or written.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

246-CEN7818231

Job locations

City Anchorage, Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification should set out the qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge, personal attributes, interests and other attributes necessary for the post holder to perform the job to a satisfactory level.

Mental Health Practitioner

ESSENTIAL Without which the post holder could not be appointed DESIRABLE Extra qualities that can be used to choose between candidates with all essential criteria METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Or, Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH) Professional Registration ENB998/Mentorship Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field Certificates

EXPERIENCE

Application Form / Interview / References

SKILLS

Ability to work regularly unsupervised Good interpersonal and communication skills Good verbal and written skills Good observation and reporting skills Ability to use own initiative Clinical Assessment Risk Assessment Crisis Management Problem solving Effective time Application Form / Interview / References

management Liaison with other professionals Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills Prevention and management of suicide training Medicine Management PMA Safeguarding training

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects Knowledge of psychosocial interventions An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks Knowledge of health promotion Application Form / Interview / References

OTHER

(Please specify)

Ability to travel independently Application Form / Interview / Document Che

Job description

Job responsibilities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification should set out the qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge, personal attributes, interests and other attributes necessary for the post holder to perform the job to a satisfactory level.

Mental Health Practitioner

ESSENTIAL Without which the post holder could not be appointed DESIRABLE Extra qualities that can be used to choose between candidates with all essential criteria METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Or, Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH) Professional Registration ENB998/Mentorship Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field Certificates

EXPERIENCE

Application Form / Interview / References

SKILLS

Ability to work regularly unsupervised Good interpersonal and communication skills Good verbal and written skills Good observation and reporting skills Ability to use own initiative Clinical Assessment Risk Assessment Crisis Management Problem solving Effective time Application Form / Interview / References

management Liaison with other professionals Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills Prevention and management of suicide training Medicine Management PMA Safeguarding training

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects Knowledge of psychosocial interventions An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks Knowledge of health promotion Application Form / Interview / References

OTHER

(Please specify)

Ability to travel independently Application Form / Interview / Document Che

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Or, Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH)
  • Professional Registration

Desirable

  • ENB998/Mentorship
  • Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently
  • Be willing to undertake further training/development specific to the role

Desirable

  • Able to liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies due to patients needs.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work regularly unsupervised
  • Satisfactory verbal and written English skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of medication, its management and monitoring of side effects.
  • Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
  • An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)

Desirable

  • Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
  • Knowledge of health promotion

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Or, Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH)
  • Professional Registration

Desirable

  • ENB998/Mentorship
  • Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently
  • Be willing to undertake further training/development specific to the role

Desirable

  • Able to liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies due to patients needs.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work regularly unsupervised
  • Satisfactory verbal and written English skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of medication, its management and monitoring of side effects.
  • Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
  • An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)

Desirable

  • Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
  • Knowledge of health promotion

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

City Anchorage, Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

City Anchorage, Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Team Manager

Jo Mason

Jo.Mason@nsft.nhs.uk

03001234178

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

246-CEN7818231

Job locations

City Anchorage, Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD


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