Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Trust : South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Locations covered:Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, Croydon

Pay Rates:£19.1 - £30.55 per hour

Shift Patterns: - Monday to Friday 9-5

About the Trust:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides substance misuse services as well as the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. The Trust works across hospital sites and within the local community, striving to be a leader in improving health and wellbeing locally, nationally, and globally. It is the only mental health Trust in the UK to have their own biomedical research centre. Internationally, the Trust works with Macani Medical Centre, an Abu Dhabi based organisation, to bring quality health care to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Operating across south London, staff can benefit from excellent transport links, subsidised nursery spaces, cycle to work scheme and available staff accommodation.

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a Community Psychiatric Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

• 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 well being.
• 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.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll 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
• *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:-

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years.

Qualifications

Essential

• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree /Diploma in Nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)