Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to support an NHS Mental Health Service.
The role involves autonomous assessment, formulation and delivery of mental health interventions for adults within community mental health settings. The post holder must be confident working independently within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, managing complex mental health presentations and promoting recovery-focused practice.

This is ad-hoc locum work, with forward planning available and regular opportunities to secure shifts in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Autonomous mental health assessment, risk assessment and care planning
• Development and implementation of person-centred care and recovery plans
• Management of a defined caseload within community mental health services
• Delivery of therapeutic and recovery-focused interventions to support service users in the community
• Completion of safeguarding assessments and escalation where appropriate
• Administration and monitoring of medication in line with clinical guidelines
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with service standards
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Adherence to NHS policies, safeguarding procedures and clinical governance

Essential Requirements

• NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Proven experience within NHS mental health services (community or inpatient)
• Experience managing complex mental health presentations
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a defined caseload
• Strong assessment, communication and documentation skills
• Enhanced DBS
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience within CMHT, crisis services or acute inpatient wards
• Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
• Experience carrying out community-based mental health interventions
• Previous NHS Band 6 experience

Job Type

Locum Contract

Pay: £25.00-£30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Work Location: In person