Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.
- Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Knowledge
Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- Knowledge
Excellent report-writing skills IT skills
- Knowledge
Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
- Knowledge
Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan
- Knowledge
Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk
- Knowledge
Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Knowledge
Understanding of local Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Knowledge
Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made
- Experience
Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
- Experience
Professional experience of working in mental health services
- Experience
Experience of MDT working
- Experience
Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience
Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience
Working with the MHA and MCA Experience of working in a community service
- Qualifications
Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN
- Qualifications
Evidence of post registration training and experience
- Qualifications
Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role
- Skills and Abilities
Access to transport with the ability to travel within the geographical work area
- Skills and Abilities
Open, transparent and values
- Skills and Abilities
Progressive
- Skills and Abilities
Empowering and Supportive of Staff
- Skills and Abilities
Caring, Safe, Reliable and Passionate
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Skills in CBT
- Knowledge
Ability to work in a changing environment
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health -
- Knowledge
Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice
- Experience
Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Experience
Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience
Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments
- Qualifications
Non-medical Prescriber
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Counselling qualification
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Venepuncture qualification
- Qualifications
ECG application qualification
- Qualifications
PSI Training
Job overview
This really is an exciting time to join the Psychosis team, we have recently reviewed the community directorate and have undergone a community remodel. The Psychosis Team includes 4 pathways: Assertive Outreach, Psychosis, Early Intervention in Psychosis, and At Risk Mental State. This role will primarily be within the psychosis pathway. We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated, who ideally have experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health problems, particularly with psychosis.
We offer strong clinical support, supervision and multidisciplinary teamwork. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team that welcomes innovation.
The Trust has a well-established appraisal and supervision structure and actively encourages continual professional development.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some flexibility required) and excluding bank holidays. Due to the large geographical area of North Lincs, it is essential that applicants are able to efficiently and effectively move around the area to deliver the interventions in a timely manner
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our team as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. The right candidate will be enthusiastic and a highly organised mental health professional who is able to provide high quality nursing care, assessment and treatment.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Community Mental Health Nursing Service across a whole range of clients experiencing mental ill health within the psychosis pathway. The service will be delivered in collaboration with representatives from other agencies and therefore the ability to work independently and with partner agencies is essential.
It is essential that applicants can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Community Mental Health Nurse - Psychosis Pathway with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (1st December 2026 for 12 months.). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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