Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Early Intervention Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Early Intervention Team
Specialism: Early Intervention / Mental Health Nursing
Location: Croydon
Salary: £27.00 per hour
Type: Locum, Ongoing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Early Intervention Team in Croydon. This ongoing locum role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with flexible options available including compressed hours across four days or part-time working to suit your lifestyle.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to tailor your schedule and achieve a strong work-life balance while gaining diverse experience.
• Competitive pay: Earn £27.00 per hour in a rewarding specialist mental health role.
• Professional development: Access ongoing learning opportunities and enhance your expertise within early intervention services.
• Supportive team culture: Join a passionate and collaborative team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Varied clinical experience: Work with a diverse client group and develop advanced skills within community mental health care.

What you will do:

• Deliver specialist mental health assessments and interventions for adults aged 18-65 experiencing first episode psychosis.
• Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans alongside service users and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide psychological, social, and clinical support to service users and their families.
• Administer medication and monitor effectiveness and side effects in line with care plans.
• Work collaboratively with external organisations, families, and healthcare professionals to support recovery-focused outcomes.
• Offer education, advice, and support to individuals and carers navigating mental health challenges