Community Psychiatric Nurse

Summary: The Community Psychiatric Nurse role in Salisbury involves providing frontline mental health care within the NHS, focusing on high-risk assessments and emergency interventions. This full-time position requires independent decision-making and effective risk management while supporting student nurses. The role is temporary and offers a dynamic team environment. Candidates must meet specific criteria, including NMC registration and relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments independently, particularly in high-risk scenarios such as self-harm or attempted suicide/homicide, typically within the Emergency Department.
• Act swiftly and appropriately in emergency and challenging situations, maintaining professional judgement under pressure.
• Develop and implement safe discharge plans while effectively managing associated risks.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently using RiO.
• Support student nurses through mentoring, in line with NMC requirements.
• Carry and manage a caseload effectively and autonomously.

Key Skills:

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within an acute general hospital or crisis mental health service.
• Proficient in the use of RiO electronic patient record system.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Strong risk management and crisis intervention skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Salisbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other