NHS Community Psychiatric Nurse

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Community Psychiatric Nurse - Band 6 - Harlow, UK - Earn up to £27.50 per hour Hourly
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join a dedicated team in Harlow. With this locum position, you will initially commit for 12 weeks, with flexibility in working part-time hours: Monday to Wednesday 9-5 and a half-day on Thursday. You'll be making a real difference in the community while enjoying the rewarding benefits of locum work. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will actively contribute to the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care for service users. Embrace this unique chance to work closely with healthcare professionals to maintain high standards within the Specialist Community Mental Health team.

Perks and benefits:
- Competitive pay rate of up to £27.50 per hour, allowing you to make the most of your valuable expertise.
- Flexible working hours, offering work-life balance and the ability to potentially extend your contract.
- Exposure to a wide variety of cases that will enhance your skills and broaden your experience in the field of mental health nursing.
- The chance to further your professional development with educational opportunities and training packages.
- Networking potential with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, enhancing collaboration skills and making valuable connections.

What you will do:
- Provide comprehensive care management, overseeing the care of service users.
- Document all activities accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining professional standards.
- Conduct thorough assessments and formulate personalised care plans, involving service users’ families and support networks.
- Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing actively to discussions and plans.
- Administer and manage medications, including assessing side effects and ensuring effectiveness.
- Educate service users about their conditions and prescribed medications to prevent relapse and support recovery.
- Conduct risk assessments of both individuals and their environments and report any incidents.
- Lead the development of evidence-based care packages based on NICE guidelines.
- Provide practical support and guidance to service users and their carers.
- Supervise lower banded staff, fostering their professional growth.

Requirements of the Community Psychiatric Nurse:
- Degree or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing with NMC Registration.
- Proven experience working as a Mental Health Nurse.
- Competency with mental health nursing needs assessments and risk evaluations.
- Experience in providing psycho-social interventions.

Harlow is not only home to a dedicated team of healthcare professionals but also offers a vibrant community and easy access to London for those seeking both excitement and the charm of a smaller town. It is a great place to grow professionally and personally. Give yourself the opportunity to thrive in this dynamic and supportive environment. Join us and be part of a community that cares.

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