Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse

Band: 6

Location: Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, Croydon

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications / Experience required:

• 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

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