Job Advert: Community Psychiatric Nurse – Salisbury (Band 6)
Location: Salisbury
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract Type: Temporary Agency Contract (NHS)
Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the NHS in Salisbury. This is a full-time agency position on a temporary contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to frontline mental health care in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments independently, particularly in high-risk scenarios such as self-harm or attempted suicide/homicide, typically within the Emergency Department.
* Act swiftly and appropriately in emergency and challenging situations, maintaining professional judgement under pressure.
* Develop and implement safe discharge plans while effectively managing associated risks.
* Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently using RiO.
* Support student nurses through mentoring, in line with NMC requirements.
* Carry and manage a caseload effectively and autonomously.
Essential Criteria:
* NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within an acute general hospital or crisis mental health service.
* Proficient in the use of RiO electronic patient record system.
* Mentorship qualification.
* Strong risk management and crisis intervention skills.
If you are interested and meet the criteria, please email your CV to:
andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr