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Salary for this role£29,970 – £36,483 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2235, Registered mental health nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
To be part of a well-established Countywide Early Intervention inPsychosis Team which provides a focused and specific community service for the population of Bedfordshire and Luton in response to the needs of individuals and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works across CAMH services and Adult Mental Health Services with an age range starting at 14years. We have opportunities for a well-motivated Mental Health Nurse to join both our North and South teams.The North post covers Bedford and mid Bedfordshire and the South post covers Luton, Dunstable and south Bedfordshire although some cross county travel will be required.
The post is suitable for a newly qualified registered mental health nurse and would also be ideal for nurses that have completed their preceptorship and are looking to develop experience in a community setting.
The post holder will hold a caseload of clients with oversight from an allocated senior mental health practitioner. They will work flexibly to deliver packages of care under CPA and a good knowledge of risk and psychosis will therefore be required.
The post holder must hold a valid driving license and have access to a car for business use.
Main duties of the job
Based in the Early Intervention in psychosis service, the post holder will hold a caseload as a Named/Associate Nurse and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the operational policy. They will be required to undertake duties as delegated by the team manager or deputy in their absence.
The post holder will be responsible for:
Continually delivering and maintaining high standards of care
Ensuring that the care provided is underpinned by a robust evidence base
Leadership and supervision of support staff and monitoring of students
Continuous personal development
Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user and carer involvement with the care provided
Ensuring data quality assurance in line with Trust Policies
Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day work of the post holder and practice area.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-BED8380188
Job locations
B&L Early Intervention in Psychosis Service Twinwoods Health Resource Centre/Charter House
Milton Road/ Alma Street
Bedford/Luton
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a nationally recognised Preceptorship programme that is used as an example of regional excellence; with dedicated support to help you consolidate your knowledge and skills during the first six months of qualification and progress your career further. The successful candidate will also be supported to complete core competencies in preparation for a band 6 role. The post holder will have opportunity to be trained in Behavioural Family Therapy, the CAARMs Assessment tool and psychosocial interventions. In addition, the team holds monthly team development days to support continuous professional development.The successful candidate will join a creative and motivated team who continue to make positive differences to families and individuals across the county. We believe that psychosis is treatable and recovery is expected.The post holder will need use of a car for business purposes and have a UK driving license.
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Pre-graduate mental health nurse in the final six months of their training or a graduate mental health nurse who is pending their PIN or a Registered Mental Health Nurse
Willingness to undertake further training relevant to position
Experience
Essential
Experience of mental health nursing either in inpatient or community setting
Knowldge
Essential
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) & the Care Act (2014.
Understanding of the principles of the recovery model, DIALOG+and Care Programme Approach
Up to date knowledge of the current approaches to mental health nursing.
Up to date knowledge of the issues that impact individuals and carers affected by mental health and / or cognitive impairment (where applicable)
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children
Understanding of the key themes of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities policies and practice and how they affect staff, service users and carers
Desirable
Human Rights Act 1998
Skills
Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using evidence based approaches
Ability to prioritise workload oExcellent time management skills oAbility to work autonomously and independently
Ability to be innovative in practice. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to engage with people with serious mental health problems in a holistically
Good IT skills
Other
Essential
Hold a full UK driving license
Have access to a car and insured for business use
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.
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.
