Community Nurse

Community Nurse

Closing date:
01 February 2026

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse
, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurses due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

An exciting opportunity is available within The Scarborough Integrated Community team.

We are looking for the right person with a keen interest in Adult Mental health to join our wonderful team. This candidate will adhere to the Trust Values daily, work alongside patients, carers, families, external agencies and colleagues from a variety of disciplines.

You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.

You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with Mental Health issues, along with other additional needs/ risks but with an emphasis on supporting/ delivering psychologically informed brief interventions. The role involves holding a case load of patients, administering depot medications, carrying out initial assessments, duty and attending triage.

You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex individuals in partnership with other agencies providing care coordination. In addition, you will gain a better knowledge of psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management.

There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management, clinical supervision and caseload management.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day. You will need to have completed nursing preceptorship.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service…