• Job Description

  Req#: C9363-25-0942?language=en&page=510&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Look no further

  Bedford Community Mental Health teams (part of East London Foundation Trust) are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join our forward-thinking and dynamic team.

  You as a post holder will be working collaboratively with all the secondary mental health services including Primary Care Mental Health Link Practitioners, the primary care services, and the Voluntary and Private Sector to contribute to providing a Recovery focused model of care.

  Main duties of the job

  Within this team, you will have access to various career growth opportunities such as;

  Advance Clinical Practice training and Approve mental health practitioner course

  Psychosocial intervention trainings

  Regular Nurses forums and seminars- where nurses across the trust can come together, share ideas, improve practice and collaborate to fulfil requirements of CPD.

  We understand that this may be your first job in the community mental health services, however we are committed in supporting our staff with their wellbeing, training and career development. Continuous professional support is given throughout your career with us and unique skills and achievements are highly recognised and celebrated Trust wide

  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

  About us

  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

  Details

  Date posted

  05 September 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  363-BED6678152-B

  Job locations

  Bedford Adult Community Mental Health Service

  Florence Ball House

  BEDFORD

  MK40 2NT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.

  The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model ofcare for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as anautonomous practitioner within an integrated Multi-disciplinary team. This will involve theassessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise withall agencies involved with the client. The post holder will be confident and competent inadministering IM injections and fully aware of the Medicines Management Guidance & Associated policies.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy or get in contact with us.

  The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model ofcare for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as anautonomous practitioner within an integrated Multi-disciplinary team. This will involve theassessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise withall agencies involved with the client. The post holder will be confident and competent inadministering IM injections and fully aware of the Medicines Management Guidance & Associated policies.

  Person Specification

  Educational/ Qualification

  Essential

  • Qualified Mental Health Nurse registered with NMC
  • Evidence of Continuous professional development

  Desirable

  • Qualified Mental Health Nurse
  • Educated to Degree Level
  • mentor

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
  • Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.

  Knowledge/Skills

  Essential

  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options.
  • A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
  • Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
  • Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
  • Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case ? A/I 7 recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
  • Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
  • Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives.
  • Decision-making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
  • Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
  • Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
  • Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
  • IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
  • Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
  • Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
  • Committed to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues
  • Anti-discriminatory & anti- A/I 8 oppressive practice
  • Committed nursing values, able to recognise and deliver caring, compassionate, respectful and inclusive services.
  • A commitment to leadership & change management

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Car driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
  • Full driving licence
  • Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives.

  Person Specification

  Educational/ Qualification

  Essential

  • Qualified Mental Health Nurse registered with NMC
  • Evidence of Continuous professional development

  Desirable

  • Qualified Mental Health Nurse
  • Educated to Degree Level
  • mentor

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
  • Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.

  Knowledge/Skills

  Essential

  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options.
  • A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments
  • Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
  • Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
  • Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case ? A/I 7 recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
  • Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
  • Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives.
  • Decision-making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
  • Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
  • Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
  • Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
  • IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals whilst considering competing views and agendas
  • Able to work independently, with initiative, but to seek appropriate guidance and supervision when required.
  • Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
  • Committed to equal opportunities, and equality and diversity issues
  • Anti-discriminatory & anti- A/I 8 oppressive practice
  • Committed nursing values, able to recognise and deliver caring, compassionate, respectful and inclusive services.
  • A commitment to leadership & change management

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Car driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County
  • Full driving licence
  • Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives.

  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

  East London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bedford Adult Community Mental Health Service

  Florence Ball House

  BEDFORD

  MK40 2NT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bedford Adult Community Mental Health Service

  Florence Ball House

  BEDFORD

  MK40 2NT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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