Crisis Function Team 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 Crisis Function Team Community Mental Health Nurse The closing date is 05 November 2026 Apply for this job 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 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 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