Community Psychiatric Nurse

Archer Resourcing; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Community Psychiatric Nurse to provide individualized care to patients in the community. The role involves supporting mental health recovery, educating the public, and demonstrating expertise in mental health legislation. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and a genuine desire to make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients with mental health conditions during recovery.
• Educating the local community on mental health issues.
• Recognising and responding to challenging behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Mental Health Awareness

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree relevant

Job description

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As a Community Psychiatric Nurse, you will be supporting patients outside of the hospital environment, providing individualised care and practical advice. You will be working as part of a hard-working team helping to make a positive difference in peoples lives, helping them overcome any problems that they may have.

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
• Working in partnership with other professionals when necessary

Requirements:

• Degree relevant
• 2+ 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
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.
• 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 01473 939670.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.