• Job Description

  Req#: C9378-W1433A?language=en&page=43&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Enhanced Team East.

  We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to cover maternity leave who is committed to delivering a high quality service and who can work within a team approach.

  You will be responsible for supporting with the assessment process for patients managing a caseload, as well as providing information and support for those accessing the service. You will be supported by an experienced team of practitioners in an integrated multi-disciplinary approach.

  This position is available for 37.5 hours per week at Baghill House & Wellbeing Centre, Pontefract. The team covers the East of Wakefield district. Access to a motor vehicle is necessary. Our work is carried out Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 5.00pm. Weekends and bank holidays 9:00am to 5:00pm.

  While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.

  We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.

  Main duties of the job

  Care Coordination of a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.

  Working with both internal organisations to improve outcomes, manage risk and deliver effective care

  Care planning

  Risk Management

  Supporting service users to reach optimal levels of mental wellbeing , engage in local communities and achieve personal targets.

  Work with a small creative and dynamic team who offer excellent support to each other.

  Deliver mental health interventions and treatments in the community

  Requires a resilient, passionate and empathetic team player who can think outside the box to encourage engagement of service users that present with complex mental health needs.

  Main duties of the job

  Contribute to excellent care for our service users.

  Develop and lead on care planning risk assessment and formulation

  Deliver treatment interventions in the community

  Work closely with our inpatients unit to support safe discharge

  Initial assessment of service users being referred to the service

  Supporting depot treatments both in community and withing depot clinics

  Working closely with partner organisation

  Referring to and taking part in safeguarding processes

  Supporting less senior members of staff and students in supervisory roles.

  Keeping clear and accurate records.

  Supporting compliance with our clinical governance framework.

  All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

  About us

  We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

  Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

  We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

  Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

  Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

  We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9378-W1433A

  Job locations

  Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre

  Walkergate

  Pontefract

  WF8 1QW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  JOB SUMMARY

  Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a

  Enhanced CMHT.

  Key Result Areas:

  Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

  Provision of leadership to the Enhanced Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE

  • Supervision and support of other team members.
  • Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

  Professional :

  1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

  1. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
  2. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
  3. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
  4. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
  5. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
  6. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
  7. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  8. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
  9. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
  10. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

  Administrative :

  1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

  2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

  3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

  4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

  5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

  6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

  7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

  8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

  Education :

  1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

  1. Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
  2. Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
  3. Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
  4. Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

  Personnel :

  1. Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

  1. Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
  2. Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.
  3. Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.
  4. Attends team meetings.
  5. Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

  For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  JOB SUMMARY

  Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a

  Enhanced CMHT.

  Key Result Areas:

  Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

  Provision of leadership to the Enhanced Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE

  • Supervision and support of other team members.
  • Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

  Professional :

  1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

  1. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
  2. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
  3. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
  4. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
  5. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
  6. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
  7. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  8. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
  9. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
  10. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

  Administrative :

  1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

  2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

  3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

  4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

  5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

  6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

  7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

  8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

  Education :

  1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

  1. Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
  2. Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
  3. Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
  4. Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

  Personnel :

  1. Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

  1. Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
  2. Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.
  3. Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.
  4. Attends team meetings.
  5. Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

  For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RMN Current NMC registration.
  • Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
  • Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
  • Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.

  Training

  Essential

  • Assessment and care planning skills.
  • Risk assessment and risk management.
  • Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

  Desirable

  • Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Time management.
  • Self-direction.
  • Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
  • A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
  • Autonomy.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Leadership skills.

  Special Knowledge/Skills

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
  • Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
  • Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
  • Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
  • Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
  • Knowledge of audit processes.
  • Knowledge of carer services/ issues.

  Desirable

  • Proven activity in audit.
  • Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
  • Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
  • Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
  • Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
  • Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
  • Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
  • Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
  • Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload. management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
  • Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
  • Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
  • Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model.

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RMN Current NMC registration.
  • Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
  • Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
  • Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.

  Training

  Essential

  • Assessment and care planning skills.
  • Risk assessment and risk management.
  • Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

  Desirable

  • Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Time management.
  • Self-direction.
  • Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
  • A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
  • Autonomy.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Leadership skills.

  Special Knowledge/Skills

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
  • Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
  • Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
  • Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
  • Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
  • Knowledge of audit processes.
  • Knowledge of carer services/ issues.

  Desirable

  • Proven activity in audit.
  • Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
  • Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
  • Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
  • Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
  • Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
  • Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
  • Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
  • Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload. management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
  • Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
  • Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
  • Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model.

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

  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.

  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.

  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

  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre

  Walkergate

  Pontefract

  WF8 1QW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Baghill House Health and Wellbeing Centre

  Walkergate

  Pontefract

  WF8 1QW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southwestyorkshire.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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