Job Description

Job Title

: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Band 6

Trust Location

: Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Location:

Trust also covers areas in Exeter, Torquay, Ivybridge, Barnstaple. Main hospitals are Exeter and Torquay.

Pay Rates

: 22.99 - 36.79

Shift Patterns:

Monday to Friday 9-5

About the Trust

:

Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services. We provide a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity needs in Devon, the wider Southwest region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.

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 a UK hospital environment within the last 3years 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 pay

to 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 opportunities

via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards,

keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll 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.

Apply Today

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 22.99-36.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: Remote