Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

Community Mental Health Nurse

Job Title: Community Mental Health Nurse
Location: Shrewsbury Savernfields & Langley School
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: Monday to Friday £21.88 including holiday pay - PAYE only
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

This role includes screening referrals within the teams operational framework during a shift co-ordinator role that will be expected one day per week. For the rest of the working week it will include completing initial assessments for children and young people. Following assessments you will be attending the multidisciplinary team meetings to identify the most suited outcome/ intervention for the young person.

The role will require a good understanding of mental health, assessing and managing risks and whilst working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in the delivery of a high standard of Mental Health Care to Children/Young People who have been referred to the service.

• Your role as a shift coordinator will entail screening referrals to establish if they are urgent, crisis or routine. Taking calls from professionals and parents/ guardians when there are possible concerns around mental health and risks.
• Work within the guidance of the service wide operational framework alongside the Thrive Model to identify stages of care needs- signposting, assessment and discharge.
• You will be required to complete face to face urgent assessments and routine assessments and then discuss the outcome within the daily MDT outcome meeting and identify the most appropriate treatment/ intervention.
• The documentation that is required within the role is expected to be of a high standard and completed within the correct timeframe as shown in the services operational framework.
• You will be expected to provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues/ students.

About You

You're a Registered Mental Health Nurse who builds trust easily and works confidently in fast‑paced community settings. You value face‑to‑face work, collaborative practice and supporting people who may find it difficult to engage with services.

You bring strong assessment and formulation skills, emotional resilience and a genuine commitment to helping adults improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, completing specialist assessments, care planning and ongoing reviews
• Deliver brief, evidence‑based interventions, including psychologically informed and/or pharmacological approaches
• Complete and review risk assessments, promoting safe and positive risk‑taking
• Maintain high‑quality documentation, outcome measures and reports
• Work collaboratively within MDTs across primary care, social care, police, voluntary and specialist services
• Provide supervision, guidance and learning support to junior staff and students
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and health promotion activity
• Communicate sensitively with service users, carers and partner organisations

Essential Skills & Experience

• Registered RMN
• Post‑registration experience working with adults with mental health needs
• Strong assessment, formulation and risk management skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Experience in community mental health settings
• Effective communication, teamwork and organisational skills

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Training in psychological therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Family Interventions)
• Coaching or clinical supervision training
• Non‑medical prescribing

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• weekly payroll
• Flexible working options
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Roles across NHS and private sector services
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 years' experience supporting mental health professionals across the UK. We offer flexible roles, personalised guidance and a people‑focused recruitment experience to help you thrive in your career.

How to Apply

Apply now to join Medacs Healthcare by completing the online form below and uploading your up‑to‑date CV.

You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.