Registered Mental Health Nurse - Single Point Access Team - Stockport - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Single Point Access Team in Stockport, UK. This locum position pays £26 per hour with flexible working hours, providing a perfect work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mental Health Nursing, relevant experience, and valid NMC registration. Enjoy a vibrant community near Manchester while enhancing your professional skills with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support and professional development opportunities

Access to public transport

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse is required.
• Valid NMC Registration is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage risk, and provide short-term support for mental health challenges.
• Facilitate development of interface between the team and other services.
• Perform comprehensive health and social care needs assessments.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Risk Management

Crisis Intervention

Education

Degree in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse – Single Point Access Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Single Point Access Team in Stockport, UK. Offering a competitive rate of £26 per hour and flexible core hours from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility to adjust start and finish times for the right candidate, this locum position provides a chance to work 3 to 6 months and potentially more. Options such as working from 8 am to 6 pm for 3 to 4 days, 8 am to 4 pm, or even 9 am to 6 pm are available. Part-time applicants are also welcome.

Perks and benefits:

As a locum nurse, you will experience unparalleled work-life balance, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. Our location offers easy access to public transport, with Stockport being a stone’s throw from Manchester. Seize the opportunity to expand your professional network and learn from a diverse, multidisciplinary team. Enjoy regular support and professional development opportunities to refine your clinical skills and expertise.

What you will do:

• Assess, manage risk, and provide short-term support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, ensuring appropriate referrals and signposting.
• Facilitate the development of a robust interface between the team and other mental health services, contributing to the gateway and assessment role of the team.
• Perform comprehensive health and social care needs assessments for service referrals, including thorough risk assessments.
• Provide urgent assessments for those presenting through the urgent care pathway with acute mental health needs, determining management plans and facilitating referrals into specialist services.
• Offer brief crisis interventions, follow-up appointments, and support for crisis management and harm minimisation.
• Deliver care in accordance with policies of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, the Mental Health Act, and community care legislation.

Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
• Experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Valid NMC Registration.

Stockport offers a vibrant community with excellent amenities and a rich history. Located close to the bustling city of Manchester, it boasts a perfect blend of urban convenience and picturesque landscapes. Explore the local markets, enjoy the beautiful parks, and immerse yourself in a town that perfectly balances tradition with modernity. Join us and discover why Stockport is not just a great place to work, but an excellent place to live.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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