Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Community Mental health Nurse

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational day to day service delivery ensuring that an individualised comprehensive assessment and Care Management service is effectively delivered.

Responsibilities include the clinical and operational supervision of junior nursing staff and students as delegated by the team manager.

To be accountable for delivering a quality service that is effective and efficient in line with the organisation's objectives and performance indicators.

To contribute to strategic service development working collaboratively with other agencies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to undertake assessment of need of service users who meets the service eligibility criteria, and their family.

To formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectiveness and re-plan using evidence-based interventions to best effect in partnership with the service user.

The post holder will be expected to identify and respond to acute presentations in order to manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of the service user.

Utilise clinical judgement to evaluate service user's physical and psychological responses to treatment.

To initiate, plan and deliver effective risk management systems within the clinical area.

To ensure a consistent and timely response to safeguarding cases in line with departmental procedures o To provide a responsive effective service to individuals in crisis.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

367-ACMS-10145

Job locations

Centenary House, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JN

Grammar School Walk

Hitchin

SG5 1JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective professional supervision/mentorship of junior staff and students assessing proficiencies of practice as required.

To be a sign off mentor for students and provide a conducive learning environment.

To maintain ones own Professional Registration and development.

To actively participate in and seek clinical and professional supervision and appraisal in line with organisational policy.

Service Development and Improvement

To remain up to date concerning relevant clinical, social and legal issues.

To be aware of relevant research findings and assist the Team Leader in the development of the team, incorporating evidence-based practice.

To adhere to quality initiatives compatible with national targets and local standards applicable to practice.

To be involved in the development and use of quality assurance systems contributing to and participating in audits/outcomes, evaluation and lesson learning.

Communications

To support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effective inter team and inter agency communication.

To provide effective liaison/communication throughout the care pathway to service users, their careers and others, responding sensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings .

To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positive working relationships and clear communications with MDT and other professionals

Ensure that all relevant information regarding service users care issues of concern re practice and workload are communicated as necessary to the line manager.To liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings and attending case conferences required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective professional supervision/mentorship of junior staff and students assessing proficiencies of practice as required.

To be a sign off mentor for students and provide a conducive learning environment.

To maintain ones own Professional Registration and development.

To actively participate in and seek clinical and professional supervision and appraisal in line with organisational policy.

Service Development and Improvement

To remain up to date concerning relevant clinical, social and legal issues.

To be aware of relevant research findings and assist the Team Leader in the development of the team, incorporating evidence-based practice.

To adhere to quality initiatives compatible with national targets and local standards applicable to practice.

To be involved in the development and use of quality assurance systems contributing to and participating in audits/outcomes, evaluation and lesson learning.

Communications

To support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effective inter team and inter agency communication.

To provide effective liaison/communication throughout the care pathway to service users, their careers and others, responding sensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings .

To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positive working relationships and clear communications with MDT and other professionals

Ensure that all relevant information regarding service users care issues of concern re practice and workload are communicated as necessary to the line manager.To liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings and attending case conferences required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ENB812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
  • Psychosocial interventions

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of parenting literature and its application
  • Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation
  • Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ENB812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
  • Psychosocial interventions

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of parenting literature and its application
  • Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation
  • Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Centenary House, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JN

Grammar School Walk

Hitchin

SG5 1JN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Centenary House, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JN

Grammar School Walk

Hitchin

SG5 1JN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Abby Caldwell

abby.caldwell@nhs.net

01462428900

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

367-ACMS-10145

Job locations

Centenary House, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JN

Grammar School Walk

Hitchin

SG5 1JN


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