Community Psychiatric Nurse

NHS; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Aylesbury. This role offers flexible bank shifts and opportunities to provide vital care to patients. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, identifying care pathways, and liaising with healthcare teams. Applicants must have at least 6 months of recent experience and be NMC registered. This position allows for a fulfilling work-life balance while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in a UK hospital environment within the last 3 years.
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face).
• Identifying appropriate care pathways for patient needs.
• Completing documentation and planning care for patients.

Skills

Experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse

Robust patient assessment skills

Liaison with healthcare professionals

Education

Degree / Diploma in Nursing

Statement of NMC Registration

Job description

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Main duties of the job

What youll be responsible for:

Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have beenreferre to the CMHT due to presenting with mental health difficulties.

Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet theneeds of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.

Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care). Attending dailyRed Board meetings.

Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management. CompletingRiodocumentation and planning care for patients.

Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.

Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England'slargest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care.Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoybetter career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-lifebalance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progressionaccess to Learning & Development opportunities, so thatyou can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balanceflexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources andbuild paid annual leave.

Opportunity &Accessover 50 partner NHS Trusts to giveyou the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: -Community Psychiatric Nurse

location:North Bucks Older Adult Community Mental Health Team

Whiteleaf Centre

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

About the trust: -

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across the Thames Valley and beyond. As a large Trust, there is a variety of opportunities both in communities and hospitals. By working in partnership with a range of organisations such as universities, Oxford Health works hard to promote innovation in healthcare, support research and to train doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

• Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties.
• Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.
• Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care).
• Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
• Completing documentation and planning care for patients.
• Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
• Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:-

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months paid experienceas a Community Psychiatric Nursein anUKhospital environment within the last 3years.

Qualifications

• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree /Diploma in Nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.