Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - Lewisham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare agency is urgently seeking an experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse in Lewisham for a flexible locum opportunity. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £27 and entails managing a caseload, providing comprehensive care, and collaborating with a passionate mental health team. Hybrid working options allow for a balanced lifestyle. This is a chance to make a significant difference while enjoying a vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible working schedule

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse is required.
• Ability to manage caseloads and provide comprehensive care coordination.
• Knowledge of administering medications and engaging families in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large caseload of service users requiring minimal input.
• Provide comprehensive care coordination for designated service users.
• Facilitate tailored health and social care interventions.
• Assist in the administration of medication at the clinic.
• Engage families in the treatment process and offer interventions.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for client care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Experience with low intensity service users

Comprehensive care coordination

Knowledge of cultural needs sensitivity

Medication administration

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Experienced Registered Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse urgently required in Lewisham for a flexible locum opportunity earning £27 hourly. This is an exciting chance to enrich your career over the next 3 months as part of a passionate mental health team, delivering essential psychiatric care to the community. Hybrid working options are available to fit your lifestyle, with full-time hours ensuring comprehensive client support.

Perks and benefits:

Locum work gives you the flexibility to choose your schedule and gain broader experience across various settings. Competitive hourly rates mean your expertise is rightly rewarded. We offer hybrid working options so you can enjoy the perfect balance between work and home life. Plus, you will have access to ongoing professional development and training to keep your skills sharp and your career on track.

What you will do:

• Manage a large caseload of low intensity service users requiring minimal input, with crucial responsibilities such as administering injectable medication and regular check-ins every three months.
• Provide comprehensive care coordination for designated service users, working collaboratively with them and their carers using a supportive recovery approach.
• Facilitate tailored health and social care interventions, ensuring sensitivity to cultural needs and a focus on recovery and social inclusion.
• Assist in the administration of medication at the Lewisham Clozapine Clinic, actively participating on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with training provided for the use of Point of Care equipment.
• Engage families and carers in the treatment process, offering direct interventions and psychoeducation where necessary.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality, client-centred care packages.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the care process.
• Stay updated with current best practices, attend relevant training, and contribute to effective team dynamics.

Lewisham is a vibrant, diverse area with a rich cultural scene and excellent transport links to Central London. It’s an inspiring place to live and work, offering a dynamic community spirit and plenty of green spaces. Join us in making a difference in the lives of residents while enjoying all that this exciting borough has to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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