Community Psychiatric Nurse

Overview

We are recruiting to a fixed-term Band 6 role within the Lincoln Community Mental Health Team. The successful applicant will be a motivated and enthusiastic RMN joining our community team in Lincoln to deliver high quality, person-centred mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred care to patients, families and carers.
• Act as care co-ordinator, undertake comprehensive evidence-based assessments and implement recovery-focused plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge of psycho-social interventions and support service users to work towards recovery goals, build self-resilience and promote independent living.
• Work within a friendly multi-disciplinary team (Community Mental Health Nurses, Recovery Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Associates, Community Support Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Admin staff).
• Collaborate with Neighbourhood Teams, Integrated Placement Based Teams, Adult Social Care, GP practices and other partners to achieve optimal outcomes for patients and carers.
• Receive robust clinical and managerial supervision regularly and participate in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice updates.
• Travel independently in the community with a hybrid approach to work when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) with appropriate professional registration.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up-to-date with current evidence-based practice.
• Ability to travel independently in the community and operate with a hybrid working pattern.

Team & Organisation

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a range of learning disability, autism, and social care services. The Trust supports flexible working and promotes diversity, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits & Development

Robust clinical and managerial supervision is provided. Additional training courses are available and encouraged to support your professional development and ongoing competence.

Contact for Further Details

For informal visits or further details, contact: Natasha Jefferson, Team Manager. Email: Natasha.jefferson@nhs.net. Telephone: 01522 421751.