Job summary

Working as a senior member of an established Community Mental Health Team in the North Locality of Doncaster providing a high standard of safe, robust and evidence based clinical practice.

Working with complex organic and functional diagnosis within the community setting, liaising and integrating with both statutory and voluntary organisations in support of the specific client group.

Main duties of the job

To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care in a community setting.

To support the band 6 nursing team with implementation of evidence based interventions from a plan of care

Perform re-assessments of clients to include risk and crisis plans

To maintain close working relationships with referring agencies.

To deputise for the Team Leader when required.

To carry a caseload of patients with both functional and organic issues as identified through the team systems process.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0327-A

Job locations

Jade centre

Askern rd

Bentley, Doncaster

DN5 0JR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Mental Health specific nursing qualification

Desirable

• Registered teaching /training qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience including working successfully with Older people suffering with Dementia and functional mental illness.

Desirable

• Evidence of inter-agency working, Lead professional organisation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of cognitive testing, complex assessments, working with family and carers.
• Management of cognitive enhancer treatments.

Desirable

• Experience in providing both clinical and management supervision

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate advanced comprehensive communication skills
• Clear/concise command of English written/oral
• Ability to formulate plans for service strategy.
• . Co-ordination of multi-professional team activities.
• Proficient with IT skills.
• Displays a positive attitude, motivated.

Desirable

• Specialised skills e.g. appraising, interviewing, counselling skills.
• Report writing, knowledge of Policies and Procedures for the Trust

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration Mental Health specific nursing qualification Desirable Registered teaching /training qualification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience including working successfully with Older people suffering with Dementia and functional mental illness. Desirable Evidence of inter-agency working, Lead professional organisation. Knowledge Essential Experience of cognitive testing, complex assessments, working with family and carers. Management of cognitive enhancer treatments. Desirable Experience in providing both clinical and management supervision Skills Essential Demonstrate advanced comprehensive communication skills Clear/concise command of English written/oral Ability to formulate plans for service strategy. . Co-ordination of multi-professional team activities. Proficient with IT skills. Displays a positive attitude, motivated. Desirable Specialised skills e.g. appraising, interviewing, counselling skills. Report writing, knowledge of Policies and Procedures for the Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Jade centre

Askern rd

Bentley, Doncaster

DN5 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Jade centre

Askern rd

Bentley, Doncaster

DN5 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)