JOB-20240911-c1c514b9
Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - Primary Care Mental Health Team
Location: Southbrook Road, Lee, London SE12 8LH
Pay Rate: £27 per hour
Contract Type: Immediate start, ongoing
Days: Monday to Friday.
Hours: Flexible working patterns available; typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Role Overview:
We're on the hunt for a dynamic Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to bring their talents to our Primary Care Mental Health Team in Southbrook Road, Lee, London. With an immediate start and ongoing contract, this exciting role offers the chance to dive into the heart of community mental health services. You'll earn a competitive £27 hourly rate while working full-time from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, enjoying flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle.
Perks and benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Earn a handsome £27 per hour while taking your career to the next level.
- Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of working hours that adapt to your life. It's time to make work, work for you.
- Gain experience in triage assessments, managing caseloads, and delivering short-term interventions. Expand your expertise and grow within your field.
- Work as part of a diverse MDT within a supportive team environment. Collaborate with professionals eager to share insights and foster a culture of learning.
- Opportunity for professional development through collaboration with various partner agencies, enhancing your network and career path.
- Improve your work-life balance with less travel time and shorter commutes, offering you more personal time and savings on transport.
This position is ideal for a motivated mental health practitioner seeking to make a meaningful impact within the community. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the location.
What you will do:
- Conduct triage assessments and manage a caseload while offering short-term interventions.
- Deliver a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for service users on a specific caseload.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including Primary Care, Secondary Care, MIND, and other community services.
- Use shared decision-making within the MDT to ensure safe and effective discharge planning or onward referrals.
- Provide psychological support, social prescribing advice, and medication management to service users.
- Support families and carers in managing risk and escalate concerns as required.
- Ensure all care planning is shared promptly with relevant parties and aligns with operational guidelines.
Skills and Requirements:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with relevant professional registration.
- Previous experience in community mental health settings is essential.
- Strong IT skills in line with NHS Band 6 requirements.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with patients, carers, and partner organisations.
Southbrook Road, Lee, London SE12 8LH is not only a vibrant location to work but also a fantastic place to live. Nestled in South London, this area offers a blend of green spaces and urban convenience. You'll find charming local cafes, vibrant community events, and excellent transport links to explore all London has to offer. Join us in making a difference where it truly matters.
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