Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - City Adult Mental Health Team

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Job Title:
Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - City Adult Mental Health Team

Specialism:
Community Psychiatry

Location:
Headington, Oxfordshire (UK)

Salary:
£26.00 Hourly

Type:
Ongoing, Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the City Adult Mental Health Team in the vibrant community of Headington, Oxford. This role within Community Psychiatry offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time: Dive into a fulfilling role with the security of a full-time position, allowing you to focus on making a real impact in the community.
• Competitive Pay: At £26.00 per hour, enjoy an attractive salary that recognises your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Growth: Engage with continuous learning opportunities and diverse caseloads to enhance your career development.
• Work-Life Balance: Experience the flexibility of locum positions, giving you the freedom to manage your work schedule efficiently.

What you will do

• Operate as an autonomous practitioner, conducting specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with service users and their families, and presenting back to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Partner with service users and their families to develop treatment plans that ensure safety, promote well-being, and encourage independence within the community.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with NICE guidelines to facilitate recovery and prevent relapse in various settings.
• Regularly review care outcomes, manage clinical outcome measures, monitor progress, and adjust treatment options as needed.
• Provide professional consultation to multi-agency meetings and forums.
• Contribute to the duty provision within the team, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Responsibilities include

• Drawing on experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse to manage caseloads efficiently.
• Employing psychosocial interventions to enhance service user participation in their care.
• Demonstrating expertise in conducting assessments for new patients.

Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Job Purpose

• Work within your professional scope of practice to champion values-based and rights-based approaches.
• Advocate for service users at every step of their care journey.
• Provide dynamic, personalised care to service users and their families.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and specialist nursing advice.
• Function as an exemplary role model within a multidisciplinary team.

Headington, Oxford is a wonderful place to work and live, offering a mix of vibrant culture, historic architecture, and beautiful green spaces. As part of a community that values both its historical roots and progressive outlook, you'll find a welcoming environment that supports personal and professional growth. Join us in making a difference in Headington.

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