Summary: The role is for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within a Psychiatric Liaison Team in Maidenhead, focusing on providing urgent mental health assessments and crisis intervention in acute hospital settings. This locum position offers flexible working hours and is expected to last for an ongoing duration of three months, with potential for extension. Candidates must have experience in psychiatric liaison and crisis teams, along with valid NMC registration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting urgent mental health assessments in acute hospital settings
• Providing crisis intervention and risk management plans
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including A&E and acute medical teams
• Offering specialist advice and support to hospital staff regarding mental health presentations
• Referring patients to appropriate mental health services or community teams
• Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical records in line with compliance standards

Key Skills:

• Current and valid NMC registration and PIN
• Previous experience in Psychiatric Liaison and Crisis Teams
• Strong communication and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital setting with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to delivering high-quality mental health & nursing care

Salary (Rate): 36.50

City: Maidenhead

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other