Community Mental Health Nurse

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Closing date is 24 February 2026

Calderdale IHBT Team are recruiting Band 5 community mental health nurses. successful candidates will support the 136 service provision and the home treatment team function.

The team is based at Calderdale Royal Hospital and provides an alternative to hospital admission for adults in mental health crisis whist supporting their families and carers inthe co production of care planning and delivery.

We reserve the right to closethe application prior to the advertised date if sufficient applications havebeen received. The post is suitable for newly qualified nurses.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged tohave their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

The Calderdale Home Treatment Team is a multidisciplinary mental health team covering the Calderdale localityfor adults aged 18-65. The 136 suite at the Dales is commissioned as a place ofsafety for persons detained under the act by police.

The team actively manage thesuite alongside community home based treatment provision and employ policeliaison practitioners who link in with the calderdale police hub, to support and engage with service users the police encounter.

The team gatekeeps hospital admissions and also inreaches the wards to minimise length of hospital stays where appropriate.

This post is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in an acute community setting with opportunities for experiential learning supported by senior staff.

Atthe time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forwardto receiving your application.

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.

To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team. Operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota including on-call system (if…