Community Mental Health Nurse - Clinic

Community Mental Health Nurse - Clinic

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and patient‑focused Community Mental Health Team where your skills, knowledge and experience would be valued?

We are looking for a Band 5 mental health nurse to join our team. The successful applicant will work predominantly within the wellbeing clinic, administering and monitoring the effectiveness of medications for patients with complex mental health conditions. You will manage an autonomous caseload of patients within a clinic and community setting.

The position is full‑time, 37.5 hrs per week, based at the Jocelyn Solly Resource Centre. The service operates 9 am‑5 pm, Monday to Friday. You will join a well‑established, experienced and supportive multi‑disciplinary team that continuously evolves and adapts to changing mental health practices. The role also involves service development and personal growth.

We welcome anyone interested to contact us to explore if this could be the role for you. Informally contact Sue Brindley (Clinic Lead) or Jonathan Parker (Team Operations Manager) on 01625 505634 or 01625 505611, should you wish to discuss this opportunity further.

Shortlisting for this vacancy will commence on 21 st January and the proposed interview date is 2 nd February.

The post holder will work autonomously, within a multi‑disciplinary framework, to administer and monitor specialist medications as part of the wellbeing clinic.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the effective running of the clinic: ordering medications, checking stock, performing physical health checks and maintaining clinic machinery.

Excellent communication, clinic note writing and assessment skills are essential. Applicants should have sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.

We offer a thorough induction period, including shadowing established team members. Supervision and training are mandatory with wider training and personal development readily available.

Access to transport for work purposes is essential as the post involves community visits to patients' homes and external clinics.

Please see the job description for more details.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and a culture that values differences, welcoming applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters commence in post on a fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support the induction and initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Ongoing registration with the relevant professional body
• Evidence of continued professional development that supports clinical practice

• Further professional development evidence
• Knowledge of clinical pathways
• Knowledge of local and national initiatives and drivers
• Experience of joint assessment/working with Physical Health Services

• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience in writing comprehensive care plans and completing/documenting risk assessments
• Post‑graduate experience
• Experience liaising with other services

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust