Senior Community Mental Health Nurse

Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6)

Location: Hall Court, Telford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
 Community Mental Health Service

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join our dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Service in Telford and Wrekin.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. You will manage a complex caseload, contribute to service development, and support colleagues through supervision and clinical leadership.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Operational Lead / Quality Lead

• Accountable to: Service Manager / Quality and Governance Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload, including assessment, care planning, and evaluation of treatment plans

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments to identify needs, risks, strengths, and goals

• Develop and implement formulation-based care plans in collaboration with service users and carers

• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions aligned with agreed care plans

• Provide clinical supervision and support to team members where appropriate

• Participate in quality assurance activities, including audit, monitoring, and service improvement

• Contribute to the development of clinical standards in line with current guidance and policy

• Work flexibly across service functions based on skill set and service needs

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Multi-disciplinary team members

• Adult mental health pathway teams

External:

• Service users, carers, and relatives

• Local authorities and police

• Primary care professionals

• Charitable and voluntary organisations

• Other healthcare providers

• Employment and education services

Key Duties

• Deliver the full nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

• Provide consultation, advice, and clinical supervision to colleagues across the service and wider system

• Maintain a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care

• Ensure all interventions are delivered in accordance with clinical governance frameworks

Organisational Structure

• Band 7 Nurse Practitioner

• Senior Adult Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) (this role)

• Adult Mental Health Nurse

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current professional registration

• Experience working in community mental health settings

• Ability to manage complex cases and risk effectively

• Strong communication and multi-disciplinary working skills

• Experience in supervision and mentoring (desirable)

• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

Why Join Bluestones Medical?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in community mental health care

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Involvement in service innovation and improvement