# Community Mental Health Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-mental-health-nurse/0b545d09-2874-4b26-af57-ab494fb4971a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-mental-health-nurse/0b545d09-2874-4b26-af57-ab494fb4971a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T09:33:10.932Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Easington_Village_county_Durham/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Community_Mental_Health_Team/Community_Mental_Health_Team-v8365883 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8365883?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day. Come and join the East Durham Community intervention and hub Team. The Team are looking for a Mental Health Nurse to join the team to aid our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services, adopting a "no wrong door approach". We encourage discussions and we happy for potential staff to come along to visit, our base and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop. You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development. You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 mental health nurse to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. As a community mental health nurse, you will have a genuine interest in working with adults experiencing enduring and complex mental health problems including their carers and families. As a registered professional this is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and clinical skills within a community setting. As a core member of the team, you will support patients through the combined pathway of care focusing on recovery and improving quality of life. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies. You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced, committed and friendly multi-disciplinary leadership team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. - Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) - Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice - Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice - Clinical Governance and its application in practice. - Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections ### Experience **Essential** - Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities - Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation - Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers - Working in a multi-disciplinary team - Working in partnership with other agencies ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD - To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale - Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development ### Other requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. - Committed to continual quality and service improvement. - Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development - Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision - Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. - Committed to promoting a positive image of the department and the wider Trust. ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 595.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 303.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job descriptions and person specification (pdf, 397.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10693053) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.