Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Low Intensity Support Team

Sanctuary Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Lewisham is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse for a locum position. This role offers £27 per hour with flexible hours, supporting varied service users. Experience as a Registered CPN and skills in care coordination are essential. Join to make a difference while advancing your career in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Flexibility to manage your own schedule

Access to ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Work-life balance with standard weekday hours

Qualifications

• Registered CPN qualification.
• Experience in a community healthcare setting.
• Ability to engage with diverse service user populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large caseload with regular checks.
• Provide comprehensive care coordination and support.
• Deliver tailored health and social care interventions.
• Engage families and carers in treatment planning.
• Participate in the Lewisham Clozapine Clinic.

Skills

Experience as a Registered Community Psychiatric Nurse

Care coordination

Recovery-focused approach

Understanding of ethnic diversity in healthcare

Job description

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Low Intensity Support Team

Lewisham, London, Greater London, England SE4

Exciting opportunity: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Low Intensity Support Team in Lewisham, UK. This contract offers £27 per hour on a 3-month full-time locum basis (Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00). An experienced Registered CPN is urgently needed to join our community service team. The role provides vital support to a diverse range of service users with flexible locum work advantages.

Benefits

• Locum Position: Flexibility to manage your own schedule and work around personal commitments.
• Competitive Pay: £27 per hour.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive team culture with opportunities for peer learning.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard weekday hours with no shift pattern.

What you will do

• Engagement: Manage a large caseload of low-intensity service users, with routine 3-month checks and ensuring timely dispensing of injectable medication.
• Support: Provide comprehensive care coordination, collaborating with service users and carers using a recovery-focused approach. Assist clients in accessing necessary services, support, and entitlements.
• Interventions: Deliver tailored health and social care interventions that respect the needs of Black and minority ethnic service users. Support the administration of injectable medication and promote adherence at the Clozapine Clinic.
• Clozapine Clinic: Participate in the Lewisham Clozapine Clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with training provided on Point-of-care equipment.
• Families and Carers: Engage families and carers in treatment planning and provide psychoeducation. Ensure their needs are assessed and addressed with appropriate care services.

Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse area of London, known for its friendly community vibe and rich tapestry of cultures. It’s a brilliant place to live and work, with excellent transport links, local amenities, and parks to enjoy on your days off. Join Sanctuary Personnel to make a difference while advancing your career.

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