Primary Care Mental Health Nurse

3 days ago

Alton, Nova Scotia, Canada Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full-time

Support common mental health care across Braintree and Maldon as a Mental Health Nurse using triage, assessment, and risk management skills.

Working within General Practice, this experienced practitioner provides person-centred support through the Primary Care Mental Health Team. The work involves care planning, follow-up, clinical decision-making, and recovery-focused practice. Collaboration spans GPs, Primary Care Networks, secondary care, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Triage and assess patients experiencing common mental health difficulties
  • Develop care plans and provide follow-up community support
  • Manage risk and promote prevention, early detection, and intervention
  • Conduct BMI monitoring and blood pressure checks
  • Signpost patients to appropriate internal and external services

Requirements:

  • Experience as a Mental Health Nurse
  • Confident, autonomous clinical practice within General Practice
  • Excellent assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills
  • Strong knowledge of local mental health pathways
  • Commitment to recovery-focused, high-quality care

Apply your Mental Health Nurse expertise across Braintree and Maldon through assessment, care planning, and collaborative support.