Summary: The role of Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within the CAMHS Crisis Team in Worthing involves providing urgent mental health assessments and crisis support to young people. The position requires collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. This is a locum role with flexible hours and a contract duration of three months, with potential for extension based on performance. The role emphasizes the importance of strong communication and crisis intervention skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting urgent mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Providing rapid intervention and crisis support to young people.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and professionals to ensure holistic care.
• Developing and implementing care and safety plans.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists.
• Medication management and participating in duty rotas.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with compliance standards.

Key Skills:

• Current and valid NMC registration and PIN.
• CAMHS Crisis experience is highly desirable.
• Strong risk assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced crisis team.
• Car driver essential.

Salary (Rate): 36

City: Worthing

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other