Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse
Specialism: Older Adults
Location: Guildford, UK
Salary: £27.50 per hour
Type: Locum, Ongoing, Full Time

Exciting Opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse in the Older Adults Team within Older Adults, located in Guildford, UK. This ongoing position offers a competitive hourly rate of £27.50. If you're looking to embrace a new challenge in a dynamic work environment and gain valuable experience, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work full-time, providing holistic community care and support to older adults facing mental health challenges.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work, giving you the opportunity to experience diverse settings and gain varied experience without being tied to a permanent position.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skillset in an encouraging and varied work environment where you can make a substantial difference in the lives of others.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from a competitive hourly rate of £27.50, helping you maximise your earnings while maintaining a balanced income.
• Work-Life Balance: Experience the satisfaction of a role that supports both your personal pursuits and professional development.

What you will do:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care requirements of service users in the community.
• Mentor, supervise, and educate qualified and unqualified staff, including students.
• Lead the care for a specified group of older adult service users, ensuring they receive person-centred healthcare.
• Deliver individual and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills, facilitating effective recovery.
• Coordinate and monitor care delivery, utilising complex clinical decision-making where necessary to support clients' wellbeing.
• Ensure the provision of necessary physical care, including personal hygiene, nutrition, and rest.
• Respect and support the cultural and personal values of service users while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Develop professional and supportive relationships with colleagues and external agencies to enhance recovery outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with service users, their families, and colleagues to promote understanding and effective care management.
• Play an integral role in risk assessment and management, ensuring safety protocols and safeguarding procedures are upheld.

Guildford offers a unique blend of urban and rural life, making it a great place to both live and work. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes, vibrant cultural scene, and thriving community spirit, Guildford provides a wonderful setting for leading a fulfilling professional and personal life. Enjoy the balance of city-like amenities and the pleas