Band 6 – Community Psychiatric Nurse – Gloucestershire

Job Title: Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

Specialty: Community Mental Health

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £27 Per Hour

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity  Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurses to work with an NHS client of ours within Gloucestershire.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, within a community mental health setting. The post holder will work as a senior member of the team, supporting service users with severe and enduring mental health conditions and providing evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and social inclusion.

The role is set to begin ASAP, with the end date currently TBC. This role is offering an hourly rate which is £27 Per Hour. Please note that this position is inside IR35.

Job Role:

· The post holder will provide assessment and evidence-based interventions to service users experiencing acute mental health and longer-term recovery needs.

· They will work as an integrated member of the community recovery team, acting as care coordinator where required and managing an allocated caseload.

· The post holder will undertake complex health assessments, develop and evaluate care plans, and provide specialist care, education and advice to service users and carers.

· They will utilise the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and work in line with Trust policies to promote recovery and social inclusion.

· The post holder will undertake risk assessments and implement appropriate risk management plans, including working with service users who may be distressed or present with complex risks.

· They will support service users with medication management, including administering intramuscular depot medication where appropriate and monitoring for side effects.

· The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, providing specialist assessment and advice as required.

· They will maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to reports and documentation relating to patient care.

· The post holder will contribute to service development, quality initiatives, teaching and supporting junior members of the team.

Essential for the role

· Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RNMH) with current NMC registration

· Demonstrable post-qualification experience within mental health or a related area

· Experience of community mental health nursing

· Extensive experience of assessment, including risk assessment and management

· Experience of providing evidence-based interventions

· Knowledge and experience of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)

· Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and policies

· Ability to manage a caseload and work as a care coordinator

· Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure

· Ability to work flexibly and travel independently around the locality as required.

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience in this field, we pride ourselves on taking great care in every candidate we place. Our team of experts are always on hand to support you.

What We Offer:

· Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team

· Competitive pay rates

· Flexible working opportunities

· Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status

· A dedicated consultant offering tailored support

· A generous referral scheme

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