Sanctuary Health is currently looking for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work in an Older Persons team based in Farnham.
The pay rate for this full-time role is £24.94 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an initial 3 month contract.
Job Summary:
- To work within a community team based within and around Guildford area working in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector to facilitate whole system approach to care delivery.
- The Post Holder will act as care co - coordinator, where appropriate to patients who require the skills of a Mental Health nurse, and provide a holistic, clinical autonomous nursing service, to enable individuals to engage in the best standards of care available.
- The delivery of care should encompass NSF standards and Government Policy guidelines. To assist in improving the quality of life, for older people with mental health problems, and enable them to remain in their own home for as long as possible.
- The Post Holder will support Primary Care in management of people presenting with mental health problems by offering assessment, nurse diagnosis and treatment options.
- The Post Holder will liaise with Primary Care professionals, through regular informal and formal meetings.
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).
- One year post registration experience
- Previous Community 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.
