Job summary
Trust Info
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating.
Main duties of the job
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 wellbeing.
- Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care).
- Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
- Completingdocumentation 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.
About us
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.
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 payto 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 opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title requested:Community Psychiatric Nurse
Locations: Wokingham Resource House
Work pattern (days/nights/mixed): Days
Shift pattern: 9-5 or 9-9:30
Pay range:£25.01 to £39.31
Trust Info
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally 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 wellbeing.
- Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care).
- Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
- Completingdocumentation 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 youll need:
- A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices
- *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 youll 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title requested:Community Psychiatric Nurse
Locations: Wokingham Resource House
Work pattern (days/nights/mixed): Days
Shift pattern: 9-5 or 9-9:30
Pay range:£25.01 to £39.31
Trust Info
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally 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 wellbeing.
- Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care).
- Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
- Completingdocumentation 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 youll need:
- A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices
- *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 youll 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
Desirable
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices
- *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years
Desirable
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursingpractices
- *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
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).
Additional information
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).
