Job summary Are you newly qualified and looking to deliver mental health care to your local community? Worcester NMHT are seeking to recruit a community nurse to deliver outstanding care to the community. If you are passionate about delivering evidenced based interventions in the community, a career with us may be just what youre looking for. We have a full-time (37.5 hours per week) developmental band 5-6 nurse opportunity, which is an exciting position for a Community Mental Health nurse, however we would also welcome and consider part time applicants. This development role in underpinned by a supportive competency-based framework to help build both your experience and competence in becoming a band 6 practitioner. We welcome newly qualified band 5 mental health nurse, or a nurse with inpatient experience who would like to develop their expertise in a community mental health setting. If you are passionate, self-motivated, and looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Service Team in Worcester then we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work as a key member and resource of the MDT core team. You will hold a blended caseload of common mental health disorders and severe mental illness patients however your caseload will reflect your stage of clinical development, with opportunity to build on your skills and consider your specialist areas of interest. Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the county. Attending weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need. Support and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-1111 Job locations Studdert Kennedy House Worcester WR1 2AE Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role (both Band 5 and Band 6) please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role (both Band 5 and Band 6) please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Ability to work alone and as a member of a team Ability to recognize own limits Adaptable/Flexible/Approachable Additional criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Experience Essential One years experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification experience) Knowledge Essential Knowledge of caring for people in the community Knowledge of Person-Centred Care Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments Mental Capacity Act Knowledge of current mental health issues Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Ability to work alone and as a member of a team Ability to recognize own limits Adaptable/Flexible/Approachable Additional criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Experience Essential One years experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification experience) Knowledge Essential Knowledge of caring for people in the community Knowledge of Person-Centred Care Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments Mental Capacity Act Knowledge of current mental health issues Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Studdert Kennedy House Worcester WR1 2AE Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)