This is a bank post for community psychiatric nurses, supplied by NHS Professionals to its partner NHS Trusts. The work is assessing people referred with mental health difficulties, by telephone or face to face, and deciding the least restrictive care pathway. The role is based in the community, with shifts chosen around the nurse's availability, and involves regular liaison with nursing, occupational therapy, medical, psychology and admin colleagues. Applicants need NMC registration, a mental health nursing degree or diploma, and at least six months' recent paid experience as a community psychiatric nurse in a UK hospital setting.
What the job involves
- Assess referred patients with mental health difficulties, by telephone or face to face
- Identify appropriate care pathways, using the least restrictive option that meets the patient's needs and wellbeing
- Signpost patients to appropriate care providers, including primary and tertiary care
- Raise concerns with senior staff for support and management
- Complete documentation and plan patients' care
- Present cases to the multidisciplinary team to discuss the care pathway
- Liaise with nursing, occupational therapy, medical, psychology and admin colleagues
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in mental health nursing
Registration & licences
- Statement of NMC registration
Experience
- At least 6 months' paid experience as a community psychiatric nurse in a UK hospital environment within the last 3 years
What’s offered
- Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
- Flexible and committed shift options
- Wellbeing resources
- Paid annual leave
- Access to shifts across more than 50 partner NHS Trusts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
