Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Adults CMHT

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Adults CMHT
Location: Bromley, UK
Salary: £27 per hour
Contract: Locum - Full Time
Duration: 3 Months
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Adults CMHT in Bromley, earning £27 per hour for a 3-month locum position. This is a full-time role, offering 37.5 hours per week in the dynamic environment of the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with mental health needs.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule: Core hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday, but flexibility is available to accommodate your ideal start and end times. Whether you're an early bird or prefer starting later, we've got you covered!

• Diverse Caseload: Embrace the variety of dealing with different cases every day. This opportunity allows you to develop a wide range of skills and gain invaluable experience.

• Competitive Pay: Earn £27 per hour while contributing to an organisation committed to excellence in mental health care.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from working with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in mental health services, for skills development and career advancement.

• Community Impact: Play a vital role in a supportive network that makes a real difference in the Bromley community.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct Assessments: Undertake strengths-based assessments for new referrals within our community mental health teams. Regularly update risk assessments and create personalised, sustainable care plans.

• Manage Cases: Oversee a caseload of service-users facing complex mental health issues, coordinating care under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

• Provide Support: Collaborate with service-users and carers to promote recovery and social inclusion, offering information and helping navigate available services.

• Coordinate Interventions: Implement and monitor health and social care interventions tailored to individual needs, prioritising cultural sensitivity.

• Engage Families: Work with families and carers to incorporate them into treatment plans where appropriate, offering psycho-education and support.

• Collaborate with MDT: Engage with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care. Participate in clinical meetings and offer support to colleagues as needed.

• Develop Professionally: Stay up-to-date with best practices and complete all mandatory and ongoing training. Supervise and mentor junior staff and students on placements.

Join the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Bromley, where you'll find an excellent work-life balance and an environment committed to supporting its staff. Bromley offers a delightful living and working environment with its rich cultural offerings, green spaces, and vibrant community life. Be part of a place that values both professional and personal fulfilment.