Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse
Trust: Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Location: Waterside Day Psychiatric Hospital
Pay Rates:
Day: £21.80
Night: £28.33
Sun/Bank Holiday: £34.87
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 9.00-17.00
About the Trust:
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides a range of services across community hospitals, recovery units, and within the wider community. As one of only six Global Digital Exemplars in Mental Health, the Trust is the county's main provider of community nursing, therapy, and mental health services.
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.
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.
* Completing documentation and planning care for patients.
* Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
* Liaison with nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology, and admin colleagues.
What You'll Need:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in a 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.
The Benefits We Can Offer You In Return:
* 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.
* Access our support line any time.
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards and keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series, and more.
Who Are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, providing you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
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 Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £21.80-£34.87 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Community nurse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: M0042-24-5288
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