Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Enhanced Recovery Team
Exciting locum opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse with the Enhanced Recovery Team based at the Old Town Hall, Catford Road, London. This role is a temporary position spanning 3 months with a full-time schedule Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The rate is £27 per hour. Applications are sought from experienced registered CPNs at Band 6 level.
Overview
The role involves delivering community-based mental health services and coordinating care to support clients in the community setting.
Responsibilities
* Deliver mental health services in community settings, maintaining high standards of care.
* Coordinate comprehensive care for clients, ensuring effective planning and execution.
* Conduct placement reviews and participate in on-ward referrals.
* Engage in joint MDT reviews and assess new clients to triage needs.
* Manage safeguarding concerns and devise effective care plans.
* Implement risk management strategies and provide low-level interventions (e.g., sleep hygiene and psychoeducation).
* Navigate tribunals and oversee medication management.
* Collaborate with the team to discharge planning and attend ward rounds.
* Conduct home visits and liaise with families and carers to ensure holistic care.
* Fulfill duty responsibilities at least once per week, maintaining client-focused service delivery.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered Mental Health Nurse with current CPN status and Band 6 registration.
* Active NMC registration and eligible to practice in the UK.
* Experience working in community mental health settings; strong assessment and care planning skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively within MDTs and with families/carers.
Contract Details
* Location: Old Town Hall, Catford Road, London
* Type: Locum/temporary
* Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00–17:00
* Duration: 3 months
* Rate: £27 per hour
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