Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pay:£20.15-£32.24 per hour

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse

Trust:GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Pay Rates: £20.15-£32.24ph

Trust info

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust -GMMH provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. The Trust also provides a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services for patients from Greater Manchester and beyond. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city, Greater Manchester has something for everyone.

Why might this job interest you?

This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating.

What you can add:

Providing robust assessment of patients by telephone or face-to-face who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties.

Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.

Signposting to appropriate care providers including primary and tertiary care.

Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.

Completing documentation and planning care for patients.

Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.

Liaison with colleagues nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of six months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last three years

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Bury New Road

Greater Manchester

M25 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)