Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner

JOB-20240911-c1c514b9

Band 6 Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPN) wanted in Harlow, UK. Earn £27 hourly for a rewarding full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week on an ongoing basis.

Join us as a key player in our Community Transformation Programme. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse with our established Multidisciplinary Team, you will provide recovery-focused treatment and support to individuals with a variety of mental health disorders. Guide them from diagnosis through recovery and empower them to live the lives they desire. Work alongside a spectrum of clinical professionals, including Nurses, Psychologists, and Support Time Recovery workers, as well as a range of collaborative system partners. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive team player interested in working compassionately with individuals and their support networks.

Perks and benefits:
- Flexibility and variety: Locum work offers you the ability to choose your assignments and gain experience in diverse settings, giving you a breadth of exposure that permanent roles might not provide.
- Competitive hourly rate: Earn an attractive £27 per hour, a rate that ensures your skills and expertise are well compensated in the current market.
- Professional growth: Work with a dynamic team of mental health professionals, gaining insights and exposure to innovative practices that will expand your professional development.
- Improve work-life balance: Enjoy the freedom to manage your own schedule, making it possible to balance work with your personal life.

What you will do:
- Provide and oversee the management and care of service users.
- Produce accurate and timely documentation, maintaining records in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and formulate personalised care plans that reflect the needs of service users and their support networks.
- Conduct risk assessments and manage potential hazards in service users' environments.
- Attend weekly Multidisciplinary Team meetings to collaborate on patient care.
- Report and document incidents as required.
- Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon findings.
- Act as Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner, handling responsibilities surrounding medications and psycho-social interventions.
- Offer practical support and education to service users and carers to prevent relapse and potential hospital admissions.

Requirements of the Community Psychiatric Nurse:
- Degree or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing.
- Proven experience working as a Mental Health Nurse.
- Current NMC Registration.

Living and working in Harlow offers an opportunity to enjoy a thriving community that combines the charm of countryside living with the convenience of urban amenities. With excellent transport links to London and a friendly, supportive atmosphere, Harlow is a fantastic place for both work and leisure, ensuring you find that perfect balance you have been seeking. Come be a part of something meaningful, where your work will truly make a difference.

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