Crisis Function Team Community Mental Health Nurse
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£41957.00 to £50387.00
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5681067
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Job summary
Crisis Function team is looking for an experienced clinician working with service users at various phases of their mental health. Passionate about making a difference for individuals and their carer's during their personal journey. Ambitious to work within this challenging role, in a challenging environment, with real scope to develop and influence practice.The post holder does not carry any care coordinator to a case load of service users, but requires you to ensure the care plan is met and updated at all times. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a staff member you are representatives of Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) and play a vital role in fostering positive relationships and communication between the Mental Health Trust and not only the service users and their carers and relatives, but also other agencies, charities and providers.
Main duties of the job
Providing urgent assessments to those considered to have acute mental health concerns and to robust home treatment options as an alternative to hospital admission.
A role that is varied and challenging, offering an opportunity to work in a variety of settings, with people with a variety of mental health needs.
As gatekeepers for hospital admission, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and effective treatment in the community, and facilitate early discharges from the acute inpatient units.
Working collaboratively with our service users, their carer's and our colleagues to positively manage risk in the acute care pathway, whilst enabling and empowering an individuals' recovery journey
Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies.
Deliver care that is person centered reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
Demonstrate a working understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care, in particular having a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and its use in non-mental health areas.
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
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-SS-101718
Job locations
Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP
21 Upton Road
Watford
WD18 0JP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the post holder will be working within the community under the crisis function team. Building and maintain positive relationships with individuals and agencies is crucial for effective collaboration and success in the post holder role. Clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative mindset as a key component in fostering positive connections with other agencies, including carers and service user's.
These relationships are vital and team members should bear in mind that they will be representing HPFT and the values they hold. Post holder will build relationships with other parts of HPFT notably SMHTOP, EMDASS as well as Hertfordshire County Councils Health and Community Services.
The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care and the setting of standards of care and management of a defined CFT caseload, including working alongside the bed management and Mental Health liaison team to prevent admission to the ward. Staff supervision, development and teaching of staff and/or students. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Job responsibilities
As the post holder will be working within the community under the crisis function team. Building and maintain positive relationships with individuals and agencies is crucial for effective collaboration and success in the post holder role. Clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative mindset as a key component in fostering positive connections with other agencies, including carers and service user's.
These relationships are vital and team members should bear in mind that they will be representing HPFT and the values they hold. Post holder will build relationships with other parts of HPFT notably SMHTOP, EMDASS as well as Hertfordshire County Councils Health and Community Services.
The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care and the setting of standards of care and management of a defined CFT caseload, including working alongside the bed management and Mental Health liaison team to prevent admission to the ward. Staff supervision, development and teaching of staff and/or students. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
What you need to do now
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