Community Psychiatric Nurse

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Ashford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
18 Jun 2021
Closes
16 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Job title: Community Psychiatric Nurse

Grade: Band 6

Location:, Ashford, Kent

Hours: Ad-hoc basis, choice of shifts but need to be flexible

Salary: Negotiable rates of pay

Job Purpose:

To manage a caseload of clients first episode psychosis with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide a professional contribution, supervision and advice to a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, effective and high quality mental health services with meet existing new policies, practice and standards.
To act as care co-ordinator under the CPA process as appropriate
To provide leadership for students and / or junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To regularly supervise students on practice placements
To carry out MDT activities e.g. generic assessments and duty responsibilities
To provide profession specific Assessments and Interventions for the wider team as required

Why Athona:

Athona Recruitment is one of the UKs leading healthcare recruitment agencies, with a reputation for building professional and personable relationships with our candidates and Trusts nationwide. We work with all Trusts across London and the Home Counties and pride ourselves on our outstanding communication. You will always have one dedicated point of contact and out of hours' support is available 24/7.

Negotiable excellent rates of pay, with weekly payroll
You'll always have one point of contact and 24/7 out of hours support is available
Exclusive access to training webinars worth CPD points
Welfare and wellbeing support from our charity partner
Benefit from our exclusive discount codes
On-framework agency
Referral scheme - receive up to GBP250 by recommending a permanent nurse to us, or GBP200 for temporary nurses

If this job sounds of interest to you, get in touch by applying today to find out more