Bank Community Mental Health Nurse

Job summary You will be part of North Hub Community Mental Health Services. Our team is part of the Mental Health Transformation of services and our new blended team where our voluntary service colleagues are fully embedded within the team. This is definitely an exciting time to join this expanding, developing and modern service. Main duties of the job You will work as an autonomous practitioner within a dedicated Multidisciplinary Hub. If you are committed, relish new challenges and strives for excellence, this post is for you. You will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the Operational Policy. This will involve the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the clients. The role includes being part of a duty rota, screening referrals and participating in Quality Improvement (QI) projects within the Team. You will also take part in the Transformation Agenda in line with The NHS Long Term Plan, which describes: New community-based offer which will include access to psychological therapies, improved physical health care, employment support, personalised and trauma-informed care, medicines management and support for self-harm and co‑existing substance use and proactive work to address racial disparities. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £22.17 to £26.13 an hour Per Hour, Inclusive Contract: Bank Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 363-BANK-COMMNURSE-DEC25 Job location: Charter House, Alma street, luton, LU1 2PJ Job responsibilities Comprehensive needs assessment and care planning ensuring this is holistic, person-centred, co‑produced utilising DIALOG+ Specialist clinical assessments and care delivery in line with best and evidence-based practice with reference to NICE recommendations Case management Crisis intervention Safeguarding awareness, alert raising and acting as enquiry officer Awareness and implementation of MHA and relevant legal frameworks. Good report writing and presentation of case Trauma-informed practice Carers support and psychoeducation Liaison and interface with other agencies Ensuring that a service user centred multi‑disciplinary approach to care is present To take an active role in direct service user care and act as a role model at all times Demonstrate an understanding of the Care Act associated responsibilities within your role Ensuring that care reflects individual and cultural needs taking into account any reasonable adjustments that may be required Understand and apply the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people Undertake training and assessment to expand clinical skills and knowledge relevant to clinical practice needs. Ensure that the clinical environment is pleasant, clean, comfortable and suitable for use at all times liaising with other departments as necessary. Safe clinical management of the clinic room and equipment Essential skills Evidence of work history and examples of clinical cases Two years post‑qualifying experience in a CMHT Assessment skills Desirable skills Five years post‑qualifying experience in CMHT Essential knowledge Evidence of knowledge of current relevant legislation Desirable knowledge Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Report writing and problem solving Examples Post qualifying diplomas Examples of post‑qualifying diplomas Understanding of mental health conditions Examples, training, experience Risk management skills and experience Examples, training, experience Equal opportunities Examples, training, experience Communication skills, team player Examples, training, experience 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details East London NHS Foundation Trust Charter House, Alma street, luton, LU1 2PJ Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr