Community psychiatric nurse

Band 6 Mental Health Triage Nurse – Banbury, Oxford Agency: Service Care Solutions Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Mental Health Triage Nurse to join the Triage and Assessment Team in Banbury, Oxford, working within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Location: Banbury, Oxford Contract Type: Ongoing agency placement Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time considered (rotational shifts including evenings and weekends) Pay Rate: £27.50 per hour (umbrella) for weekday day shifts Equivalent PAYE Rate: £22.10 Role Overview: This role sits within a busy mental health triage and crisis response team, where you will be the first point of clinical contact for individuals in mental health distress. You will carry out rapid mental health assessments, prioritise referrals, and support timely and effective decisions about care pathways. Key Responsibilities: Triage and assess urgent mental health referrals Respond to crisis presentations and coordinate immediate support Liaise with GPs, police, ambulance services, and community teams Identify risk and protective factors in clinical decision-making Accurately maintain clinical documentation Contribute to daily MDT reviews and ongoing care planning Essential Requirements: NMC Registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Recent experience in triage, crisis, or community mental health settings Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willing to obtain) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred) Ability to work under pressure and manage complex clinical presentations Why Work with Service Care Solutions: Dedicated consultant support 7 days a week Streamlined compliance and registration process Weekly payroll Free DBS and training support £250 referral bonus scheme Support with travel and accommodation if required Interested in applying? Please email your CV directly to: (url removed)