A bank post for a community psychiatric nurse, offered through NHS Professionals for the NHS Trusts it partners with. The work centres on assessing people referred with mental health difficulties, by telephone or in person, and agreeing the least restrictive care pathway for each. Shifts are flexible and the role is community-based, with liaison across nursing, occupational therapy, medical, psychology and admin colleagues. Candidates need recent paid community psychiatric nursing experience and an in-date NMC registration.
What the job involves
- Assess patients referred with mental health difficulties, by telephone or face to face
- Identify appropriate care pathways, choosing the least restrictive option that meets each patient's needs and wellbeing
- Signpost patients to primary and tertiary care providers
- Raise concerns with senior staff for support and management
- Complete documentation and plan patients' care
- Present cases to the multidisciplinary team to discuss care pathways
- Liaise with nursing, occupational therapy, medical, psychology and admin colleagues
Registration & licences
- NMC professional registration, kept in date
Experience
- At least 6 months' paid experience as a community psychiatric nurse in a UK hospital setting within the last 3 years
Skills & knowledge
- Up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practice
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Own vehicle
What's offered
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
- Flexible and committed shift options
- Wellbeing resources
- Paid annual leave
- Choice of working across over 50 partner NHS Trusts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
