Summary: The role is for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) specializing in dementia care, offering a locum position in Inverness with flexible hours and competitive pay. The nurse will provide mental health support, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The position requires a commitment to high-quality patient-centered care and effective communication skills. The contract duration is ongoing, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive mental health and cognitive assessments for individuals with dementia.
• Developing and implementing personalised care plans to support patients and their families.
• Providing specialist interventions to manage challenging behaviors and cognitive decline.
• Supporting patients with medication management and monitoring side effects.
• Offering crisis intervention and risk management strategies to ensure patient safety.
• Liaising with families, social workers, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS standards and guidelines.

Key Skills:

• A current and valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse.
• Previous experience working with dementia patients in a mental health setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Salary (Rate): 35

City: Inverness

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other