Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Addictions Team - Richmond - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse specializing in addictions for a role in Richmond and Wandsworth. This position offers both full-time and part-time hours with a competitive hourly salary of £37.50. The successful candidate will perform assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions. Join a supportive team in a vibrant community, making a significant impact on service users' recovery and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Flexible work schedule

Exposure to diverse cases

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience in mental health nursing and addictions care.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accountability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out professional duties under the Mental Health Act.
• Assess care needs and maintain a defined caseload.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary assessments and care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including group therapy.

Skills

Mental Health Act knowledge

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

NMC Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse – Addictions Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse specialising as a Community Addictions Nurse in Richmond and Wandsworth, UK. With an hourly salary of £37.50, this ongoing locum position offers both full-time and part-time options.

Perks and benefits

• Earn a competitive hourly salary that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Experience flexibility with your work schedule, giving you more control over your time and work-life balance.
• Enjoy exposure to diverse cases, allowing you to develop and broaden your clinical expertise.
• Work with a team that is as supportive as it is knowledgeable, propelling your professional development forward.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring, and creative individuals to join us in an exciting, fast-paced environment that provides high-quality addictions and recovery care to a diverse service user group. As part of our team, you will be fundamental in delivering ongoing assessments, care planning, treatment, and support to individuals with drug and alcohol issues, promoting health, independence, and recovery. Your expertise will contribute to shaping treatment plans and ensuring a comprehensive care approach for each service user.

What you will do

• Carry out professional duties under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
• Maintain accountability and responsibility for a defined caseload, assessing care needs under supervision.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care programmes in collaboration with other agencies.
• Act as care co-ordinator, facilitating multi-disciplinary assessments of service users’ needs and promoting effective care plans.
• Complete risk assessments and management plans, ensuring comprehensive safeguarding measures are in place.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, offering individual and group therapy with a focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Deliver high-quality nursing advice and consultation to colleagues, community groups, and partner organisations.
• Maintain service standards and participate in service performance audits, governance activities, and service development initiatives.

Working in Richmond and Wandsworth provides an enriching experience both professionally and personally. Benefit from the vibrant cultural scene, greenspaces, and excellent transport links to central London. Enjoy a varied working environment in areas known for their history and welcoming communities.

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