Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse

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Job Opportunity: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse
Specialism: Adults Community Mental Health
Location: Preston, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing

Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse Position in Preston

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in Preston, UK? This ongoing locum role offers a competitive salary of £26.00 per hour. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing care coordination and treatment for adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. Enjoy the satisfaction of supporting recovery-focused outcomes and preventing hospital admissions. Core working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but with flexible start and finish times available, you can choose a schedule that suits your lifestyle, including part-time options.

Perks and Benefits:

• Core hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, if this doesn't suit your lifestyle, embrace flexibility with start and finish times. Love long weekends? Opt for 8am to 6pm over four days.

• Experience the freedom of locum work, offering you the option to take breaks between contracts to recharge or travel.

• Build your skills and resume through varied opportunities.

• Immerse yourself in different teams and environments, enhancing your professional network.

• Generous travel allowances, making it easier to explore Preston and beyond during your assignment.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for service users.

• Serve as a Care Coordinator under the Care Programme Approach (CPA), crafting and reviewing recovery-focused care plans with users and carers.

• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, psychosocial support, and monitor medication compliance.

• Assist in relapse prevention and crisis planning to foster a secure recovery environment.

• Appraise and manage risks associated with self-harm, suicide, and safeguarding concerns.

• Collaborate regularly with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and support staff.

• Participate in team meetings, contributing to case reviews and discussions.

• Support effective medication management, monitoring effects and administering depot medication when necessary.

• Maintain thorough and legally compliant clinical records, engaging in ongoing professional development and adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Why Preston?