Sanctuary Personnel is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialist Nurse Practitioner to take on a new locum opportunity based in location, within the Adolescent Hope Unit.
Location: Richmond upon Thames
Contract Type: Locum, ongoing block booking.
Working Hours: Add if included in job description
Pay Rate: £29 per hour (assignment rate)
Main Duties:
- Conduct thorough specialist assessments, using your clinical judgement to navigate complex situations and make well-informed, autonomous decisions.
- Apply a broad range of clinical skills to meet the diverse needs of patients across various settings, ensuring each individual receives personalised care.
- Collaborate with colleagues to shape the philosophy, care framework, and strategic objectives of the service, leading specific initiatives to advance our mission.
- Drive the development of clinical expertise and uphold high standards of nursing practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct (2002).
- Deliver evidence-based care, staying informed on the latest best practices and research to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision and oversee the development of nursing staff, contributing to a culture of learning and growth.
- Serve as a role model of clinical excellence, demonstrating best practices and setting a high standard for nursing care.
- Navigate the legal and ethical dimensions of mental health care with confidence, ensuring compassionate and responsible treatment for every individual.
- Provide clear, up-to-date information to clients and carers about available services, how to express feedback, and what they can expect from our service.
- Offer specialist knowledge and expert advice to fellow healthcare professionals, guiding interventions and support for patients, families, and carers.
- Communicate with clarity and empathy, even in challenging situations, using your interpersonal skills to foster understanding and trust.
- Lead weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, coordinating referrals, treatment options, and action plans to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
Requirements of the Specialist Nurse Practitioner:
- Degree or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing
- Proven experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Valid NMC Registration
- Community experience
- Experience of working in old age psychiatry
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a dementing illness
Contact:
This Band 6 Specialist Nurse Practitioner job is advertised by Deane Garrard; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from: PIP Assessors, Ward Managers, Deputy Ward Managers, CAMHS Practitioners, Community Mental Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses & Community Nurses as we have vacancies that match with these job titles. Online remote nurse jobs are available from time to time so please get in touch.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Registered Mental Health Nurse role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements.
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Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into you work placement.
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