Community Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 07 April 2026
Job summary
Fylde and Wyre Community Mental Health Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join the team. This post provides the opportunity for a forward thinking and enthusiastic individual to develop and implement safe, sound and supportive services that embrace the provision of holistic care. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working and the principles laid out in the Recovery Model, you will need to be an innovative thinker and be able to form effective relationships.
Main duties of the job
You will have a working knowledge of assessments, care planning and the risk assessment and management of people under our community services, and the ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well-being.Fylde and Wyre CMHT works over 2 bases due to the geographical size of the catchment area. You will have a main team base but there is the expectation of support across both sites as required.Fylde and Wyre CMHT celebrates our staff achievements and wellbeing, with regular team sessions and receiving feedback from our patients, families and carers.Contact details
For further information please contact Garry Burrill, Team Manager on 01253 951355 or Linda Berry-Lewis Service manager linda.lewis@lscft.nhs.uk
Informal meetings/ Shadows welcome
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-FYL689-MF-A
Job locations
Mountcroft and Woodlands
Fleetwood
FY7 6AH
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mountcroft and Woodlands
Fleetwood
FY7 6AH
Employer's website
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