Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Selby - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel; Selby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Diverse Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join our Adults Community Mental Health Team in Selby. The role offers ongoing work with flexible hours, typically Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, with option for full-time or part-time arrangements.

You will manage a defined caseload, conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists and primary care colleagues to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RMN with degree or diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Current NMC registration and continuing professional development.
• Post-registration experience in adult mental health services.
• Experience in a Community Mental Health Team or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of adults with complex mental health needs.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health risk and needs assessments.
• Formulate and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in community settings.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, OTs, social workers and primary care teams.

Skills

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Community nursing

Collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with degree/diploma

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse

Specialism: Adults Community Mental Health Team

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Type: Ongoing

Are you an experienced mental health professional ready for an adventure in Selby? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join our dynamic Adults Community Mental Health Team. Located in the heart of North Yorkshire, this ongoing role offers flexibility with full time or part time hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Dive into a world where your skills will make a real difference, and your career can thrive!

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Enjoy working core hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with flexibility that you define: choose options like compressed work weeks or varied start times to fit your lifestyle.
• Diverse Opportunities: Experience the benefits of diverse work opportunities that only locum work can offer. Explore different environments and enhance your professional development with each new challenge.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is in the spotlight here. Spend your weekends exploring the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire or unwinding with family and friends.
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive hourly pay, ensuring your expertise and efforts are well-compensated.
• Learning and Development: Opportunity for continuous learning and development, with mentorship and leadership training available to help you grow professionally.

What you will do:

• Manage a defined caseload of adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, acting as Care Coordinator where appropriate.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments, formulating and reviewing person-centred care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused treatments within community settings and patients’ homes.
• Monitor, assess and manage clinical risk, including safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, primary care services, and voluntary sector partners.

Person Specification:

• Hold qualifications as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with either a degree or diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to community mental health practice.
• Possess mentorship, supervision, or leadership training, which will be considered desirable.
• Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Have significant post-registration experience within adult mental health services and experience working within a Community Mental Health Team, Crisis Service, Early Intervention Service, or similar secondary mental health setting.

Nestled in the scenic landscape of North Yorkshire, Selby offers the perfect blend of countryside charm and modern conveniences. With its beautiful architecture, rich history, and easy access to vibrant city life, it’s the ideal place to live and work. Whether you’re embracing the local culture or embarking on countryside adventures, Selby provides a fantastic backdrop to your career journey.