Community Psychiatric Nurse

To establish and maintain effective individualised care using the Care Programme Approach (CPA) by:-

To participate in the initial assessment and selection of potential clients ensuring that their physical/psychological, nursing and social care needs are taken into account at all times

To participate in team meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and participate in the introduction of research or trails within the area

Seek to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.

Ensure effective and confidential communication between all care professionals.

Provide significant data governing client care and treatment by:-

In liaison with the Manger to set objectives for the delivery of care within the area and to devise ways of implementing and monitoring these.

To participate in the multi-disciplinary decision making progress, team building and team maintenance

To review regular intervals with the Manager, the overall nature of the caseload, work methods and techniques and evaluating clinical practice as a whole

Provide accurate returns, statistics and reports as required by the Managers and members of the Community Team.

In co-operation with the Manager to report incidents such as complaints/accidents and that appropriate documentation is completed and returned to the Manager as soon as possible following the incide

To provide support and supervise more junior staff in identifying training needs and actively participating in staffing development programmes.

To be responsible for updating own knowledge of contemporary interventions and techniques

To contribute towards Team Education and Development providing opportunities for exchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions

To use research findings when designing care programmes and to develop an awareness of the significance of nursing research practice.

Have a knowledge/understanding of the legislation likely to be encountered as part of the role of the Community Mental Health Nurse e.g. Mental Health Act 1983; Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; Access to Information Act 1986; Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

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Education/Qualifications

Essential: - RMN or Social Worker equivalent qualification

Desirable: - Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential: - Detailed understanding and knowledge of mental Health practice and procedure policy.; - Demonstrate practical experience of staff/student Supervision

Skills/Experience