# Community Psychiatric Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-psychiatric-nurse/6f9c5a61-3273-4a8d-8474-0c9798013f42 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-psychiatric-nurse/6f9c5a61-3273-4a8d-8474-0c9798013f42.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Lincoln - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options available) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T13:31:05.698Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/Lincolnshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Adult_Mental_Health_Community/Adult_Mental_Health_Community-v8015249 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8015249?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 CPN to join our Locality Mental Health Team supporting the North area of Lincoln. We are looking for a highly motivated RMN who is keen to join a supportive and recovery focussed service, working with service users experiencing severe and enduring mental ill health. The post holder will be working within a friendly and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Community Mental Health Nurses, Recovery Practitioners, Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners, Psychological Intervention Facilitators, Nursing Associates, Community Support Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Admin staff. You will also be working alongside Neighbourhood Teams, Integrated Placement Based Teams, Adult Social Care, GP surgeries and other partner organisations to ensure the best outcomes for patients and carers. The candidate will be committed to a Recovery focused way of working, inherent within the team culture, empowering and instilling hope to our service users. ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be providing high quality person-centred care to patients, families and carers. You will act as Lead Healthcare Professional, undertaking comprehensive evidence-based assessments and have a sound knowledge of Psycho-social interventions, supporting service users to work towards recovery goals, build self-resilience and promote independent living. The successful applicant will require enthusiasm for service development within a complex and changing service and therefore excellent communication and leadership skills are required. The applicant must have a flexible and 'can do' approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes, often at short notice. A positive attitude is essential for effective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work. The successful applicant will be offered robust clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis in order that they may complete their role to the best of their ability and with sound knowledge and confidence. Additional training courses are available and you will be encouraged to participate to continue with your own Professional Development and to keep up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based practice. The post holder will also need to have the ability to travel independently in the community to deliver services, with a hybrid approach to working. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: - Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy - Competitive annual leave allowance - Car leasing scheme - NHS pension scheme - Free eye tests - Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme - Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Natasha Jefferson , Team Manager via email at \[email protected\] ## Job Details An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 CPN to join our Locality Mental Health Team supporting the North area of Lincoln. We are looking for a highly motivated RMN who is keen to join a supportive and recovery focussed service, working with service users experiencing severe and enduring mental ill health. The post holder will be working within a friendly and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Community Mental Health Nurses, Recovery Practitioners, Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners, Psychological Intervention Facilitators, Nursing Associates, Community Support Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Admin staff. You will also be working alongside Neighbourhood Teams, Integrated Placement Based Teams, Adult Social Care, GP surgeries and other partner organisations to ensure the best outcomes for patients and carers. The candidate will be committed to a Recovery focused way of working, inherent within the team culture, empowering and instilling hope to our service users. ## Job Description The successful applicant will be providing high quality person-centred care to patients, families and carers. You will act as Lead Healthcare Professional, undertaking comprehensive evidence-based assessments and have a sound knowledge of Psycho-social interventions, supporting service users to work towards recovery goals, build self-resilience and promote independent living. The successful applicant will require enthusiasm for service development within a complex and changing service and therefore excellent communication and leadership skills are required. The applicant must have a flexible and 'can do' approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes, often at short notice. A positive attitude is essential for effective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work. The successful applicant will be offered robust clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis in order that they may complete their role to the best of their ability and with sound knowledge and confidence. Additional training courses are available and you will be encouraged to participate to continue with your own Professional Development and to keep up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based practice. The post holder will also need to have the ability to travel independently in the community to deliver services, with a hybrid approach to working. ## Responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: - Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy - Competitive annual leave allowance - Car leasing scheme - NHS pension scheme - Free eye tests - Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme - Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Natasha Jefferson , Team Manager via email at \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both community/in-patient. - Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illnesses - Evidence of continuing professional development ### Qualifications **Essential** - RMN or RNLD or RN: 1st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent. - Currently Registered Nurse - ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent - Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice - Mentorship Module (degree level) **Desirable** - Management training ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel independently across the county ### Skills and Competences **Essential** - Sound knowledge of national agenda for mental health. - Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Goverance principles. - Delegation whilst maintaining overall responsibility for patients care, where appropriate - Demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical team. - Ability to work independently and collectively. - Highly developed clinical reasoning skills - Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes - Highly developed communication skills. ## Documents - [lpft info (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2654) - [staff network (pdf, 321.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2459) - [functional requirements (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301162) - [tips for applicant success (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2299) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 376.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301163) ## 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.