Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Southwark Assertive Outreach Team in Southwark, London

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Job Description: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse

Location: Southwark Assertive Outreach Team, Marina House, UK
Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing (Full-Time and Part-Time options available)

Key Benefits and Perks

• Flexible Working: Choose from full-time or part-time hours to suit your personal and professional lifestyle.

• Valuable Experience: Work alongside a highly skilled team handling complex cases, enhancing your professional expertise.

• Professional Networking: Collaborate with a wide range of mental health professionals, expanding your connections and opportunities.

• Ongoing Development: Access regular training sessions to stay current with best practices in psychiatric nursing.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality community psychiatric care within the Southwark Assertive Outreach Team.

• Provide therapeutic support to service users with complex mental health needs.

• Undertake clinical assessments, including risk evaluations and crisis intervention.

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver coordinated care.

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with clients and their families through informal engagement.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or equivalent qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or another allied health profession.

• Mentorship qualification or equivalent practice placement educator certification.

Experience

• Essential:

  • Demonstrated experience in a mental health clinical setting.

  • Competence in clinical documentation and record keeping.

  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and supporting complex service users.

• Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a community-based role managing a caseload.

  • Involvement in clinical practice development initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Essential:

  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit frameworks.

  • Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and care coordination.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to build informal, therapeutic relationships with clients, carers, and professionals.

  • Proficiency in mental health assessments, risk management, and crisis response.

• Desirable:

  • Supervisory experience, including delivering constructive feedback.

  • Effective problem-solving and understanding of social inclusion challenges in mental health.

Personal Attributes

• Essential:

  • Ability to foster effective working relationships and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Self-awareness, confidence, and intrinsic motivation to contribute positively to the team.

• Desirable:

  • Demonstrated loyalty to service and alignment with NHS values and principles.

Why Choose Marina House

• Join a dynamic, collaborative team at the forefront of mental health services in a culturally rich and historic area.

• Experience personal and professional growth in a supportive and innovative environment.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

• Partner with a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.

• Enjoy access to top-tier roles with competitive rates tailored to your skills and career goals.

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