Community Psychiatric Nurse

Archer Resourcing; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care recruitment is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse for outside hospital support. This role emphasizes patient recovery activities, community education, and requires relevant qualifications including a degree and experience as a CPN/RMN. Candidates must have an active NMC registration and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years working as a CPN/RMN in the UK.
• Active NMC registration required.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with mental health conditions, while carrying out recovery activities.
• Educate the local community on mental health issues.
• Recognize and respond to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies.

Skills

Mental Health understanding

Communication

Driving

Education

Degree relevant

Job description

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As a Community Psychiatric Nurse, you will be visiting patients outside of the hospital environment, providing individualised practical advice and support to help them with their lives for the better.

Key Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited too:

• Supporting a range of patients with mental health conditions, whilst carrying out recovery and support activities
• Educating the local community on mental health issues
• Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms, as well as being able to support and teach junior staff to develop their own understanding of mental health signs and symptoms
• Recognising and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training
• Demonstrating in depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty
• Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, and friends

Requirements:

• Degree relevant
• Minimum 1+ years working as a CPN/RMN in the UK
• Enhanced DBS. Dated within the last 12 months- on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today
• An active NMC registration
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.