Community Mental Health Nurse
Job Description
Are you a compassionate and driven Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to build your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the North Westminster Community Mental Health Hub, where you’ll deliver recovery-focused, person-centred care while developing your skills alongside experienced clinicians.
Whether you’re newly qualified or looking to strengthen your community experience, this role offers the perfect platform to grow, learn, and make a meaningful difference.
As a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs within the community. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to delivering high-quality, coordinated care that promotes recovery and independence.
This role combines clinical practice, patient engagement, and continuous learning, helping you build confidence in community mental health settings.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Person-Centred Care
- Develop and implement recovery-focused care plans
- Work closely with service users, families, and carers
- Provide psychoeducation on mental health conditions and treatments
Risk Assessment & Care Coordination
- Assess and manage clinical risks effectively
- Monitor progress and evaluate care interventions
- Escalate concerns and work collaboratively with senior clinicians
Clinical & Community Support
- Support medication administration and monitoring
- Carry out triage and assist with referral assessments
- Signpost individuals to appropriate external services
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and partner services
- Participate in duty rota and respond to urgent queries
- Build strong working relationships across services
Professional Development
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Engage in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training
- Contribute to service improvement, audits, and quality initiatives
Why Join This Community Mental Health Team?
At the North Westminster Community Mental Health Hub, you’ll be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and staff wellbeing.
What You Can Expect:
- Structured induction and ongoing supervision
- Access to training in psychosocial interventions and physical health skills
- Opportunities to develop expertise in community mental health nursing
- Flexible working options where possible
- Strong team culture built on support and inclusivity
As part of CNWL, you’ll also benefit from a comprehensive NHS benefits package, staff wellbeing programmes, and access to award-winning staff networks.
Requirements
Essential:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Experience in mental health or substance misuse settings
- Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
- Ability to assess, plan, and deliver effective care
Desirable:
- Training in psychosocial interventions (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Experience working with complex or acute mental health cases
- Physical health skills such as ECG or venepuncture
- Experience working with diverse or underserved populations
Working Pattern
- Full-time role with participation in a duty rota
- Flexible working options available where possible
Build a Meaningful Career in Mental Health
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a progressive community mental health service that puts people first.
If you’re ready to grow your skills, support recovery, and make a lasting impact in people’s lives, apply today and take the next step in your nursing career.
