NHS Community Psychiatric Nurse

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Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Rayleigh, Essex - Up to £26.50 Hourly

We have an exhilarating opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse in vibrant Rayleigh, Essex. Earn up to £26.50 per hour working 4 days each week, ideally on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, although any four days between Monday and Friday from 9 to 5 can be accommodated. This one-month locum position, starting on 24th August, comes with a possibility of extension allowing you to use your expertise in a dynamic setting.

Perks and benefits:
- Competitive pay rate up to £26.50 per hour, ensuring your skills and commitment are well rewarded.
- Flexible working days between Monday to Friday, offering a great work-life balance to pursue personal interests alongside professional duties.
- Gain exposure to varied cases that enhance your professional experience and expand your skill set.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, receiving support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Enjoy the freedom and variety that comes with locum work, as it allows you to meet new people and experience different work settings.

What you will do:
- Coordinate care as the Care Coordinator, assessing and planning evidence-based care for a defined group of service users and their carers within the Castle Point and Rochford catchment area.
- Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and the multidisciplinary team, while serving as a role model and resource for junior and less experienced staff.
- Conduct clinical risk assessments for service users contacting the Out of Hours service, offering effective advice, guidance, and decision-making to coordinate reviewed care plans.
- Collaborate on admissions, case conferences, reviews, and discharges with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and improve service quality by participating in setting standards, auditing, monitoring, and reviewing according to current clinical guidance and policies.
- Adhere to and implement the Mental Health Act 1983 requirements, ensuring safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children.
- Foster service user and carer involvement within the service, promoting and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriately as per Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional code.
- Deliver carers’ assessments, education, and support in alignment with the National Service Framework requirements.
- Provide support and caseload coverage for colleagues and team members as needed.

Working as a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse in Rayleigh, Essex, means stepping into a role where your expertise can shine. With a rich history and picturesque surroundings, Rayleigh offers a fantastic place to work and enjoy life. The friendly community and beautiful landscapes make it an appealing choice to base your next career move. With all these elements in place, it’s the perfect setting for both professional and personal growth.

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