Sanctuary Health is currently looking for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work in the Community Mental Health Team based in Kingston.
The pay rate for this full-time role is £28.53 - £30.14 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an initial 3 month contract.
Job Summary:
- To assess/ triage/ act as first entry point for adults and older adults into community mental health secondary care
- To assess and work with mental health service users, and signpost them to other services and discharge to primary care where necessary. Any service users needing longer term secondary care and care coordination will be transferred to the relevant teams in the Trust.
- To work proactively with clients presenting with complex needs, using evidence based /client-centered principles to assess, plan, and direct treatment and discharge plans.
Duties:
- The post holder is expected to utilise community resources, working closely with Primary Care.
- The post holder will ensure user and carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery.
- The post holder will be expected to promote, by example and leadership, a high standard of patient care.
- To regularly supervise nursing students on practice placement.
- The post holder will communicate and collaborate effectively with all agencies and agents involved in supporting adults with severe mental health problems.
Requirements of the Community Psychiatric Nurse:
- Valid NMC registration under Mental Health.
- Experience working within a similar role would be highly desirable.
- A degree or equivalent within Mental Health Nursing (RMN trained).
- 2 years' experience
Contact:
This Community Psychiatric Nurse job is advertised by Deane Garrard; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
