Community Psychiatric Nurse - Flexible Shifts

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to shifts across NHS Trusts

Flexible and committed shift options

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting a Community Psychiatric Nurse for roles in the Birmingham area. You will assess referrals, outline least restrictive care pathways, and coordinate with primary and tertiary care providers.

The role involves both telephone and face-to-face assessments and requires close liaison with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must have an NMC registration, a mental health nursing degree or diploma, and at least six months' recent paid experience in a UK hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in mental health nursing.
• Statement of NMC registration.
• At least 6 months' paid experience as a community psychiatric nurse in a UK hospital environment within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients with mental health difficulties, by telephone or face to face.
• Identify appropriate care pathways, using the least restrictive option that meets the patient's needs and wellbeing.
• Signpost patients to appropriate care providers, including primary and tertiary care.
• Raise concerns with senior staff for support and management.
• Complete documentation and plan patients' care.
• Present cases to the multidisciplinary team to discuss the care pathway.
• Liaise with nursing, occupational therapy, medical, psychology and admin colleagues.

Education

Degree or diploma in mental health nursing

Job description

NHS Professionals is recruiting a Community Psychiatric Nurse for roles in the Birmingham area. You will assess referrals, outline least restrictive care pathways, and coordinate with primary and tertiary care providers.

The role involves both telephone and face-to-face assessments and requires close liaison with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must have an NMC registration, a mental health nursing degree or diploma, and at least six months' recent paid experience in a UK hospital setting.