Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse

JOB-20240911-c1c514b9

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse
Specialism: Community Mental Health
Location: Brent, UK
Salary: £28 per hour
Type: Full Time Locum (3-month contract)

Join us for an exciting locum opportunity in the vibrant community of Brent as a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse. For 3 months, you will immerse yourself in diverse, full-time work with a fantastic team, delivering essential mental health services.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work, allowing you to explore new challenges without a long-term commitment.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £28 per hour, ensuring your hard work is well-compensated.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of the opportunity to work across various settings, enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network.
• Work-Life Balance: As a locum, you'll have the freedom to tailor your work schedule around your personal life, giving you the balance you crave.
• Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of a welcoming and supportive team in a dynamic and culturally rich area of London.

What you will do:

• Be an integral member of the Brent Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), leading on primary care mental health liaison.
• Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments of health and social care needs.
• Co-ordinate and co-work on care responsibilities for an identified group of service users, with a commitment to recovery and social inclusion.
• Provide supervision to staff and students, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
• Participate in MDT activities, including duty and clinic rota.
• Enhance communication strategies between Mental Health Services and General Practice Teams.
• Work within CNWL policies and professional frameworks, upholding organisational values.
• Engage with GP Practices to develop an understanding of the CMHT's role.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team on the mental health care pathway.
• Educate professionals and services on referral criteria and provide pre-referral advice.
• Conduct assessments, manage risks, and participate in clinical meetings.
• Implement person-centred care plans following best practice guidance.
• Facilitate mental health reviews and provide guidance on medication management.
• Strengthen ties with community and voluntary services for comprehensive support.
• Safeguard patients' rights and advocate for them in their care journey.