Band 6 CPN - Community Forensic Team

Health & Social Care Recruitment Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility

Skill development

Networking opportunities

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Health & Social Care Recruitment Agency is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) for our Community Forensic Team in Lambeth. This part-time role offers a 3-day week and an hourly rate of £27, with flexible scheduling to balance work and life.

You will deliver high-quality nursing care, develop care plans with patients and the MDT, lead risk assessment, and mentor junior staff while contributing to service development in line with national standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe nursing care in line with NMC standards.
• Promote and develop clinical leadership and practice, setting a positive example for junior team members.
• Coordinate and evaluate patient-centred care, ensuring needs are addressed.
• Administer medication and monitor for side-effects, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
• Lead risk assessment and management activities using research evidence and clinical judgement.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the MDT, supporting recovery principles.
• Educate and mentor junior staff to foster professional development.
• Participate in service development to align with national standards and trust policies.
• Engage with patients through therapeutic activities to support healthy lifestyles.

Job description

JOB-20240911-c1c514b9

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Specialism: Community Forensic Team

Job Location: Lambeth, UK

Salary: £27 per hour, hourly

Start Date: ASAP, Part-time role available, requiring only 3 days per week

Exciting news for those looking to make an impact in mental health care within a dynamic and supportive environment! We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse for our Community Forensic Team in Lambeth. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work part-time, offering flexibility to balance your work and personal life while earning a competitive hourly rate. Join a team that is committed to fostering excellence in nursing care and promoting recovery-focused practices.

Perks and Benefits

• Part-time flexibility: Benefit from a 3-day work week, allowing you to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while advancing your career.
• Skill Development: Grow professionally in a supportive environment, with opportunities to partake in training and development programmes that support your career progression.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with a wide network of multidisciplinary team members and partner organisations, enhancing your professional relationships.
• Diverse Work Environment: Embrace working in a vibrant and diverse community where every day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality, safe nursing care in compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's professional standards.
• Promote and develop clinical leadership and practice, setting a positive example for junior team members.
• Coordinate and evaluate patient-centred care, ensuring patient needs are effectively addressed.
• Administer medication and monitor for side-effects, ensuring compliance with treatment plans.
• Lead risk assessment and management activities, informed by research evidence and clinical judgement.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team, championing the principles of recovery.
• Educate and mentor junior staff, fostering an environment that encourages professional development.
• Participate in service development, ensuring alignment with national standards and trust policies.
• Engage with patients through therapeutic activities, encouraging them to pursue healthy lifestyles.

Located in the heart of Lambeth, this role presents the chance to work in an area brimming with cultural diversity and rich historical heritage. Lambeth offers vibrant urban living while maintaining a friendly community atmosphere. With great local amenities, convenient public transport links, and stunning green spaces like Brockwell Park, Lambeth is not only a fantastic place to work but also a wonderful area to enjoy life outside of work. Join us in making a difference in this thriving community!