Bluestones Medical
Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6)
Location: Hall Court, Telford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
Community Mental Health Service
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join our dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Service in Telford and Wrekin.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. You will manage a complex caseload, contribute to service development, and support colleagues through supervision and clinical leadership.
Reporting Structure
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Reports to: Operational Lead / Quality Lead
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Accountable to: Service Manager / Quality and Governance Lead
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a complex caseload, including assessment, care planning, and evaluation of treatment plans
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Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments to identify needs, risks, strengths, and goals
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Develop and implement formulation-based care plans in collaboration with service users and carers
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Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions aligned with agreed care plans
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Provide clinical supervision and support to team members where appropriate
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Participate in quality assurance activities, including audit, monitoring, and service improvement
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Contribute to the development of clinical standards in line with current guidance and policy
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Work flexibly across service functions based on skill set and service needs
Working Relationships
Internal:
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Multi-disciplinary team members
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Adult mental health pathway teams
External:
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Service users, carers, and relatives
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Local authorities and police
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Primary care professionals
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Charitable and voluntary organisations
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Other healthcare providers
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Employment and education services
Key Duties
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Deliver the full nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
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Provide consultation, advice, and clinical supervision to colleagues across the service and wider system
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Maintain a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care
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Ensure all interventions are delivered in accordance with clinical governance frameworks
Organisational Structure
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Band 7 Nurse Practitioner
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Senior Adult Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) (this role)
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Adult Mental Health Nurse
What We’re Looking For
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Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current professional registration
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Experience working in community mental health settings
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Ability to manage complex cases and risk effectively
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Strong communication and multi-disciplinary working skills
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Experience in supervision and mentoring (desirable)
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Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
Why Join Bluestones Medical?
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in community mental health care
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Supportive, collaborative team environment
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Involvement in service innovation and improvement
