Sanctuary Health are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work full-time within a Crisis Team based in Hereford. The ideal candidates will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC.
The pay rate for this locum Community Psychiatric Nurse job is £23.50 - £38 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is a 3-month contract.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- As part a multi-disciplinary/agency Crisis Team within the whole system of Community Mental Health Services the post holder will work closely with all disciplines/agencies.
- Provide a service for individuals with complex mental health, physical and social care needs who present in crisis and who may require intensive home treatment/care as an alternative to hospital admission.
- Facilitate early discharge of individuals in hospital the post holder will be expected to be closely involved in discharge planning and immediate follow up from acute in-patient care.
- This may also include assessment whilst on pass from acute in-service user care. Supervising the practice of, and demonstrating procedures to, students and unqualified staff will be an important aspect of the role as will be the mentoring of students undergoing basic training.
- Practice within legal and ethical frameworks according to appropriate codes of professional conduct, mental health legislation and contractual obligations.
- Interface between the Community Mental Health Team and in-patient services, and other mental Health Network services and agencies.
- Provide a service for individuals with complex mental health, physical and social care needs who present in crisis and who may require intensive home treatment/care intervention, as an alternative to hospital admission.
- Facilitate early discharge of individuals in hospital the post holder will be expected to be closely involved in discharge planning and immediate follow up from acute in-service user care. This may also include assessment whilst on pass from acute in-service user care.
- Responsible for the clinical leadership of more junior members of the team, prioritising workload and utilising resources appropriately to ensure all service user needs are met.
Requirements of the Community Psychiatric Nurse:
- Degree or equivalent within Mental Health Nursing (RMN trained)
- NMC registration and a valid live pin
Contact:
This Community Psychiatric Nurse job is advertised by Ziggy Thomas; 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.
