Community Mental Health Nurse
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£41957.00 to £50387.00
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5676300
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Job summary
We have opportunities for Band 6 Community Nurses in our welcoming and friendly Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum.
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our vibrant, friendly and supportive multi disciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for further development with their knowledge of nursing in a community setting.
Successful candidates will be working closely with experienced colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside allied teams in the wider local mental health system, making a difference to the quality of our service user experience.
Successful candidates will also benefit from a competitive salary, staff benefits package and excellent career development opportunities, regular supervision, and training that comes from working for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to undertake assessments of needs of service users, working in partnership with service users and their families, to formulate Personalised care and support plans and risk assessments.
The post holder will work with colleagues and allied resources to review the effectiveness of interventions and re-plan using evidence based interventions to best effect in partnership with the service user.
The post holder will be involved in physical procedures including administration of oral and injectable medications, the storage and transportation of them, and the monitoring of people's physical responses to medications and physical health, such as blood pressure, glucose and weight monitoring.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata (5% fringe HCAS included)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-ACMS-101631-A
Job locations
Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP
Upton Road
Watford.
WD18 0JP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care.
To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments)
Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects.
To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required.
To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times.
Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job responsibilities
To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care.
To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments)
Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects.
To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required.
To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times.
Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 3 Nov 2026.
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