JOB-20240911-c1c514b9
Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Forensic Team
Specialism: Mental Health Nursing
Job Location: Lambeth, UK
Salary: £27 hourly
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract Length: 3 months
Here is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Community Psychiatric Nurse to join our Forensic Team in Lambeth. Whether you are seasoned or looking to broaden your scope within community mental health, this full-time locum role offers an engaging environment where you will work for 3 months within a dedicated team. We value diverse experience, so if you have a background in psychiatric liaison or early intervention, your skills will be highly prized.
Perks and benefits:
As part of a locum contract, you will enjoy flexibility in your work schedule, allowing you to balance professional commitments with personal pursuits easily. Locum work also exposes you to varied experiences, enriching your professional profile while optimising your earning potential. Gain the satisfaction of making a significant impact while enjoying a dynamic workplace. Benefit from engaging professional communities and enhance your expertise through various on-the-job training opportunities. Lambeth is a vibrant place to work and live, so seize this opportunity to experience all it has to offer.
What you will do:
- We are seeking a candidate with some community mental health nursing experience. Ideally community forensic experience. Transferrable skills are possible from those who have experience in other community services such as psychiatric liaison, assessment and liaison teams, early intervention, etc.
- Punctual. Reliable. Enthusiastic. Committed. Self-motivated. Team Player. Flexible.
- Cover duty role as rostered.
- Cover depot clinic duty role as rostered.
- Will be allocated a caseload to case manage in the community.
- Must be able to see patients face to face in outpatient settings or in their homes.
- Commute to teamwork base daily. Travel to patients homes as required.
- Case management essential requirements are that routine face to face reviews of all patients occurs at least once every 28 days (and more frequently if needed)
- Ensure key performance indicators are met in the domains of risk assessment, risk management, care plans, physical health screens, arranging CPAs, drug and alcohol screens, carer’s engagement plans, timely submissions of social circumstances reports for tribunals and managers hearings, timely submissions of quarterly reports to the MOJ for conditionally discharged patients, submit SLP referrals, submit safeguarding concerns, submit care act assessment referral requests.
- Candidates will also be required to administer depot medication and participate in on-the-job medication competency checks.
- Candidates will be solutions orientated regarding community patients who are prescribed oral medications such as clozapine.
- Attend all daily risk zoning meetings.
- Attend clinical group supervision (e.g. reflective practice) and 1:1 supervision.
- Attend and participate in weekly MDT case management meeting.
- Rudimentary understanding of funding processes for packages of care and community funded care and support accommodation.
- Liaise with various stake holders including carers / relatives, supported housing providers, Jigsaw Team, National Probation Service, Police, MAPPA, Housing Services, Inpatient services, Social Services and other outpatient services.
- Ideally candidate to be familiar with EPJS (SLAM’s patient journey system.
Qualification:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
- Experience working in forensic mental health, criminal justice, or similar settings is desirable.
- Experience in risk assessment, care planning, and delivering mental health interventions.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Safeguarding Adults/Children).
Living and working in Lambeth offers endless opportunities to explore vibrant culture and community spirit. Known for its rich history, dynamic arts scene, and abundance of green spaces, Lambeth is more than just a workplace—it's a community. From diverse dining experiences to accessible parks and cultural attractions, you will find plenty to love about this north of the river borough. Come and be part of Lambeth's unique blend of history and modernity, where your contributions truly make a difference.
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