Job overview

A development opportunity has arisen for Community Staff Nurse to join the newly formed Severe Multiple Disadvantage Team that works across the County providing both physical and mental health support to a very vulnerable cohort of patients who face multiple barriers to access healthcare.   

You must have significant community experience with the ability to motivate yourself and others. It is essential you have experience of working in both physical and mental health settings and be committed to supporting integrated ways of working across our community as the team works very closely with other agencies for example the Street Outreach Team.  The service also works in close partnership with primary care. 

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to maintain the highest standards of quality care for your patients. You will be expected to manage a caseload of complex, high risk and support clients to manage their health needs .  You will therefore demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and lead change within the community. You will be required to work in  different environments often engaging with clients who are living in temporary accommodation or on the street, 

You will need to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary environment and be politically aware of service developments. You will be flexible, reliable and approachable.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment