Community Mental Health Nurse

Job summary
Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Wellness Team at NELFT.

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with complex mental health needs. You will act as a named key worker, playing a central role in assessment, care planning, and coordination of care to improve outcomes and support independence.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a named key worker for a defined caseload, coordinating care and supporting recovery-focused outcomes
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and develop, implement, and review care plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex and co-existing needs
• Safely administer, monitor, and review medication in line with NMC and Trust standards
• Assess and manage clinical risk, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to risk management processes
• Work collaboratively with GPs, primary care, and partner agencies to support safe discharge and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records to support care delivery and audit requirements

About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.

We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details
Date posted: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: MHX-3RL-001800
Job locations: Mellmead House, Wanstead, London, E11 2DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Wellness Team at NELFT.

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with complex mental health needs. You will act as a named key worker, playing a central role in assessment, care planning, and coordination of care to improve outcomes and support independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a named key worker for a defined caseload, coordinating care and supporting recovery-focused outcomes
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and develop, implement, and review care plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex and co-existing needs
• Safely administer, monitor, and review medication in line with NMC and Trust standards
• Assess and manage clinical risk, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to risk management processes
• Work collaboratively with GPs, primary care, and partner agencies to support safe discharge and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records to support care delivery and audit requirements

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Who We Are Looking For

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Experience working with individuals with complex mental health needs in a community setting
• Strong clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and care coordination skills
• Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Desirable

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Experience
Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Desirable

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address: Mellmead House, Wanstead, London, E11 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operational Manager – NMP, Olafuyi OJENEYE, View email address on meeveem.com

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.