Community Psychiatric Nurse CPN - Worcestershire and Herefordshire NHSCommunity Psychiatric Nurse CPN - Worcestershire and Herefordshire NHS Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Location: Worcestershire and Herefordshire NHS Job Type: Temporary Contract Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour Ltd, paid via umbrella company Key Responsibilities: Conducting assessments for individuals requiring mental health support. Acting as a Care Coordinator CCO for patients, ensuring a structured approach to care delivery. Engaging in triage activities to prioritise and assess the needs of service users. Providing care and support to individuals with a diagnosis of psychosis, utilising clinical expertise and knowledge to help manage and improve their mental health. Requirements: Experience working with people diagnosed with psychosis. Strong knowledge of mental health assessments, triage processes, and care coordination. Registered with the NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council and have valid qualifications as a Community Psychiatric Nurse. Previous experience working in a similar role within the NHS is highly desirable. Person Specification: Registered Nurse Mental Health: Must hold a current NMC registration. Experience in Psychosis Care: Demonstrable experience working with individuals diagnosed with psychosis, preferably within a community mental health setting. Care Coordination CCO Experience: Experience acting as a Care Coordinator, managing patient caseloads, developing care plans, and coordinating services for individuals with complex mental health needs. Assessment & Triage Skills: Strong ability to conduct mental health assessments, manage risk, and provide triage support, prioritizing care based on the severity of the individual's condition. Skills & Abilities: Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Organizational Skills: Effective time management, able to manage a busy caseload, prioritize tasks, and work within deadlines. Teamwork: Strong collaborative approach, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and contributing positively to team dynamics. Clinical Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act, and an understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with severe mental illnesses. Personal Attributes: Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide patient-centered care with empathy, patience, and respect for individuals with mental health challenges. Resilience: Emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure, managing challenging behaviors and complex cases. Initiative: Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously when required, taking proactive steps in care delivery. Other Requirements: DBS Clearance: A valid, up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service DBS check, ideally on the update service. Driver's License: A full UK driving license is preferable, as the role may involve visiting clients in the community. Interested please send your cv to andrew.wilesservicecare.org.uk