Community Mental Health Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Community Mental Health Nurse The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job 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 the Care 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 w