Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse
Specialism: Community Psychiatry
Location: Downham, London, UK
Salary: £27.50 Hourly
Type: Ongoing | Full Time (3 days per week - Monday, Thursday & Friday, 9am-5pm)

Are you looking for an invigorating locum role where no two days are the same? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) in Downham. This front-door service supports the Downham, Bellingham, and Catford areas, delivering timely screening, triage, assessment, and short-term evidence-based psychosocial interventions for a diverse range of mental health presentations. You will play a vital role in ensuring responsive, person-centred care while working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy a structured working pattern across three fixed days each week, allowing excellent work-life balance.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £27.50 per hour, recognising your skills, experience, and commitment.

• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience within a fast-paced community mental health service.

• Locum Flexibility: Experience the autonomy and variety that locum work offers while expanding your clinical expertise.

What you will do:

• Manage and triage referrals, ensuring timely screening and appropriate allocation.

• Complete comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate evidence-based care plans.

• Deliver short-term, evidence-based psychosocial interventions tailored to individual needs using dialog.

• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to MDT discussions to support effective decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote recovery-focused outcomes.

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.

• Experience working within community mental health services is essential.

• Strong assessment, risk management, and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.

Downham offers a vibrant and diverse community with excellent transport links into central London. Combining local charm with city accessibility, it's an ideal location to build your career while enjoying everything London has to offer.