About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer positions for Mental Health Practitioners in ourElmbridge NeighbourhoodMental health Team in the Brief Intervention pathway.
As a Community Psychiatric Nurse, you will work within a neighbourhood team, partnering with statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations to deliver a coordinated, person-centred approach to care.
The successful candidate will provide specialist mental health assessment, intervention, treatment, and ongoing support to patients within their own homes and community settings. You will act as aCare Coordinator/Lead Professional, where appropriate, ensuring high-quality care that promotes recovery, independence, and wellbeing.
You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to further develop your clinical knowledge and leadership skills.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments. Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions and treatment plans. Act as a Care Coordinator/Lead Professional for individuals with complex mental health needs. Work collaboratively with patients, carers, families, and partner agencies. Promote recovery-focused and person-centred care. Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance requirements. Support service development and quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrate good communications skills and able to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will maintain client confidentiality, work closely with external agencies, and follow Trust and service policies and procedures. They will accurately record information, work safely and independently when required, support the team, and contribute to a safe working environment. The role also involves undertaking training and professional development, participating in performance reviews, and maintaining a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for both adults and children. Please see detailed job description
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
NMC Registered RMHN Recognized nursing qualification RMN or degree in appropriate subject, including the Foundation Nursing Degree or Psychology Able To drive. Clean license.
Desirable
Any additional courses relevant to health and social care
Experience Essential
Have a minimum 1 year Community experience working with people with mental health (can be pre- qualification).
Desirable
Experience can be working in a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector setting
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Joseph Palmer Site
319a Walton Road
Molesey
KT8 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)