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Senior Nurse band 7
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2461710
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Waverley Neighbourhood Team, to prepare and mobilise Community Mental Health Recovery Services to integrate into one team with primary care mental health services in line with the Community Mental Health Transformation Framework.
Main duties of the job
Ensure implementation of agreed standards of nursing care.
Ensure each client / patient has a defined individual care programme to meet their needs.
Ensure all policies and procedures relevant to the role are implemented and complied with
Act as a health educator for patients, relatives, carers and staff. Advise on issues of physical and mental health so as to engender a positive approach to health and strengthen the patient's capacity to manage her/his illness, symptoms and crises.
Responsible for a defined caseload within the team arising from the caseload review. Using specialist Mental Health knowledge and skills, carry out individual nursing assessment, plan and formulate a range of interventions and treatment options within care plans, implement and evaluate packages of care.
Undertake the task of care coordinator, organise CPA review meetings, discharge planning meetings involving service users, their carers, other professionals and agencies, attend inpatient reviews and act as client advocate if necessary.
Treat clients with short term interventions where assessment has indicated this. Assess and treat clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health problems who may be on a community section of the mental health act.
Facilitate the transfer of client from Primary Care to Mental Health Services as appropriate and discharge clients from case load to appropriate agencies when nursing interventions are completed.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-8354903-COMM
Job locations
Berkeley House
clinical community post
Godalming
GU7 1QU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide short term specialist mental health advice and education to primary and secondary care colleagues. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, in conjunction with the Service Manager, to deliver a thorough caseload review.
Once reviewed, the post holder will provide leadership and holistic, autonomous nursing care to action the results of the caseload review.
In so doing, the post holder will maintain communication with primary care professionals and other professionals and agencies through regular informal and formal meetings.
The post holder will facilitate clinical sessions and assess / triage clients/patients according to agreed assessment tools, offering short-term interventions based on psychological therapies and offer professional advice to client / patients and their carers, other professional, statutory and voluntary agencies.
The post holder will facilitate the transfer of patients between primary and secondary care and between the different specialist teams within the Trust and to care coordinate clients on both standard and enhanced CPA.
The post holder will be responsible for their own nursing practice in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines and will take every reasonable opportunity to sustain their professional competence.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the nurses in their specific area of practice, providing advice on all nursing issues and to act as a resource person for other professionals within that service. The post holder will identify and facilitate nurses updating their professional knowledge and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide short term specialist mental health advice and education to primary and secondary care colleagues. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, in conjunction with the Service Manager, to deliver a thorough caseload review.
Once reviewed, the post holder will provide leadership and holistic, autonomous nursing care to action the results of the caseload review.
In so doing, the post holder will maintain communication with primary care professionals and other professionals and agencies through regular informal and formal meetings.
The post holder will facilitate clinical sessions and assess / triage clients/patients according to agreed assessment tools, offering short-term interventions based on psychological therapies and offer professional advice to client / patients and their carers, other professional, statutory and voluntary agencies.
The post holder will facilitate the transfer of patients between primary and secondary care and between the different specialist teams within the Trust and to care coordinate clients on both standard and enhanced CPA.
The post holder will be responsible for their own nursing practice in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines and will take every reasonable opportunity to sustain their professional competence.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the nurses in their specific area of practice, providing advice on all nursing issues and to act as a resource person for other professionals within that service. The post holder will identify and facilitate nurses updating their professional knowledge and skills.
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Professional registration such as NMC/HCPC -OT/SWE
- Driving License
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care o Supplementary prescribe medication as agreed with RMO
- o Experience of leading clinical practice
- 5 years experience of working in mental health
essential and desirable
Essential
- 5 years experience
Desirable
- previously worked as band 6
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Professional registration such as NMC/HCPC -OT/SWE
- Driving License
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care o Supplementary prescribe medication as agreed with RMO
- o Experience of leading clinical practice
- 5 years experience of working in mental health
essential and desirable
Essential
- 5 years experience
Desirable
- previously worked as band 6
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Berkeley House
clinical community post
Godalming
GU7 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Berkeley House
clinical community post
Godalming
GU7 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)