Position: Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
Location: Surrey Heath Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Pay Rate: £28 per hour (paid via umbrella)
Contract Type: Agency, Temporary
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekRole Overview:
We are seeking experienced and motivated Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN) to join the Surrey Heath Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) on a temporary agency basis. As a CPN, you will provide high-quality mental health care and support to individuals within the community who are experiencing mental health issues. You will be responsible for delivering a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support service users.
Key Responsibilities:Assessment and Care Planning:
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and create personalized care plans tailored to the needs of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions.
Clinical Interventions:
Provide direct nursing care, therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial support to service users within the community setting.
Collaboration:
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Regularly review and monitor the progress of care plans and interventions, making adjustments as required based on the individual's needs.
Crisis Management:
Respond to mental health crises, including risk assessments and the management of high-risk situations.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all assessments, interventions, and communications in accordance with policies and professional standards.
Safeguarding:
Actively identify safeguarding concerns and ensure that appropriate actions are taken in line with safeguarding procedures.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements:Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (RMN):
Must be a registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within a Community Mental Health Team or similar mental health setting.
Skills:
Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills. Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of mental health disorders, care planning, and relevant legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Health Act.
DBS Check:
A current enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required before starting the role.
Desirable:Experience working with adults in a community setting with diverse mental health needs.
Additional mental health or clinical qualifications.
Benefits:Competitive Pay: £28 per hour (paid via umbrella).
Flexible Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with potential for flexible working.
Supportive Environment: Work within a multi-disciplinary team with opportunities for continuous professional development.
Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
£250 registration bonus paid after 50 hours
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
ALL TRAINING AND COMPLIANCY COSTS COVERED BY SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS
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Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd and PAYE payment options available
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