Job summaryWe have a very exciting opportunity to recruit to a Band 6 role at our Gainsborough Community Mental Health Team.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our fantastic community team within Gainsborough.
Gainsborough's Adult Community Mental Health Service is a committed integrated service that strives to provide quality recovery-based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties.
Please refer to the Job Description & Competency Framework for Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse.
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will be providing high quality person-centred care to patients, families and carers. You will act as care co-ordinator, undertaking comprehensive evidence-based assessments and have a sound knowledge of Psycho-social interventions, supporting service users to work towards recovery goals, build self-resilience and promote independent living.
The successful applicant will require enthusiasm for service development within a complex and changing service and therefore excellent communication and leadership skills are required.
The applicant must have a flexible and 'can do' approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes, often at short notice. A positive attitude is essential for effective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work.
The successful applicant with be offered robust clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis in order that they may complete their role to the best of their ability and with sound knowledge and confidence. Additional training courses are available and you will be encouraged to participate to continue with your own Professional Development and to keep up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based practice.
The post holder will also need to have the ability to travel independently in the community to deliver services.About usLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.
Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Christine Gardner, via email at Christine.gardner7@nhs.net or by telephone 07527590440Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both community/in-patient.
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illnesses
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and CompetencesEssential- Sound knowledge of national agenda for mental health.
- Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles.
- Delegation whilst maintaining overall responsibility for patients care, where appropriate
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a clinical team.
- Ability to work independently and collectively.
- Highly developed clinical reasoning skills
- Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes
- Highly developed communication skills
QualificationsEssential- RMN or RNLD or RN: 1st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent.
- Currently Registered Nurse
- ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent
- Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice
- Mentorship Module (degree level)
DesirableSpecial RequirementsEssential- Ability to travel independently across the county
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer name: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hickman Street Health Clinic, Hickman Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Team Manager
Christine Gardner
Christine.gardner7@nhs.net
07527590440
DetailsDate posted: 08 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 274-12196-AC
Job locations: Hickman Street Health Clinic, Hickman Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ, United Kingdom
