Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the CPN within our team. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Working closely with the Complex Care Lead Practitioner, the CPN will:

Discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

Be accountable and responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs; under the supervision of the Complex Care Team Lead.

To develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care; set standards of care and liaise with other agencies.

Participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment of individuals with mental health problems living in the community, by providing a community mental health nursing perspective and expertise

Ensure that a risk assessment is completed for service users, especially if there is a history of, or a potential for risk.

To adhere to professional confidentiality standards.

To be aware of the potential for vulnerability to abuse amongst the service users/families, and use of the local policy to inform appropriate personnel in line with safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

Ensure that a carers assessment is offered to carers of service users, as in line with Standard 6 of the National Service Framework.

Help develop and maintain effective joint working arrangements with colleagues in the community mental health services, residential services, primary health care, social services and voluntary services, thus facilitating the co-ordination and comprehensiveness of provision.

Utilise the full range of mental health nursing skills to participate in the assessment, care and support of service users.

Use specialised knowledge, experience and skills in direct clinical work and act as a resource for the team and other agencies. This may include work in rehabilitation, social interventions, development of social networks and accessing other services/resources, mental health promotion, counselling and intercultural therapy, always encouraging service user participation.

Participate in the provision of community mental health nursing advice andconsultation to colleagues, community groups and organisations.

To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil these.

Ensure detailed and appropriate records are maintained to demonstrate that contact with people who use services, and their carers, is meaningful and effective.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Current professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems
• Work with people experiencing mental health crisis

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Heart of Lincoln Medical Group (HLMG)

Address

Lincoln Healthcare Partnership PCN

Lindum Business Park

Lincoln

LN6 3QX

Employer's website

https://newarkroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)