Community Psychiatric Nurse

Providing robust assessment of

patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been referred due to

presenting with mental health difficulties.

Identifying appropriate care pathways

and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and

ensuring their wellbeing.

Signposting to appropriate care

providers (including primary and tertiary care).

Raising concerns to senior staff for

support and management.

Completing documentation and

planning care for patients.

Presenting cases to

Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.

Liaison with colleagues nursing,

occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.

What youll need

A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a

Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within

the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and

keep up to date with current nursing practices

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Experience

Essential: - The candidate will need to have worked for at least 6 months in the last 3 years as a Community Psychiatric Nurse and have an in-date NMC registration.