Community Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
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Role summary
This Band 5 Community Nurse role is within the CAMHS Autism Intensive Support Team in Kirklees. The post involves providing intensive support to complex young people with autism and their families who are at risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop personalised care plans, and implement effective interventions, focusing on improving the overall wellbeing of the young person. The role requires enthusiasm for working with complex presentations and a keenness to develop skills in supporting autistic children and young people.
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post basic qualifications.
- CBT/PSI.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
- Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
- Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
- Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
- Clinical/Professional Supervision.
- Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
- Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
- Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
- Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
- Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting.
- Special Knowledge & Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups.
- Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff.
- Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc.
- Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision.
- Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions.
- An awareness of the IMROC model.
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service.
- Values and Behaviours
- Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards.
- In addition to the core standards an ability to demonstrate the following role specific behaviours:
- Enthusiasm.
- Motivated to work in chosen speciality.
- Professionalism.
- Resourcefulness.
- Flexible attitude.
- Common sense approach.
- Initiative, tact and diplomacy.
- Positive self-image.
- Effective team member.
- Ability to cope with change.
- Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients.
- Reliable.
- Training
- A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
- Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
- Physical Attributes
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.
- Relevant post basic qualifications.
- CBT/PSI.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
- Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
- Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
- Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
- Clinical/Professional Supervision.
- Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
- Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
- Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
- Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
- Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Community Nurse
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact to the
lives of young people with autism and their families? Were looking for a Band
5 Nurse to join our CAMHS Autism Intensive Support Team in Kirklees.
This role will provide intensive support to complex young
people and families at risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission.
Working with an MDT to assess needs, develop personalized care plans, and
implement effective interventions. The team aim to reduce the risks of a
hospital admission or placement breakdown, alongside improving the overall
wellbeing of the young person.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working
with young people with complex presentations and who is keen to develop their
skills and knowledge in working with autistic children and young people. We
will provide opportunities for training and joint working with all members of
the MDT. This role will have a particular focus on identifying and supporting
the health needs of young people.
**At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidate
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