Band 6 Community Psychiatric NurseAvon and Wiltshire NHS TrustNorth Wiltshire Intensive ServiceGreen Lane Hospital, Marshall Road, Devizes SN10 5DSMonday to Friday 09:00-17:00Start Date ASAP - 3 Months (Chance of extension as well)£27ph WeekdaysAdult Intensive Services offer rapid assessment and treatment for people who are experiencing a mental health emergency. Each team across the region provides proactive and intensive support to avoid the symptoms of a mental health emergency getting worse. The aim of the service is to offer treatment and care in an individual's own home as an alternative to hospital admission.Main responsibilitiesTriaging referrals to the service and making recommendationsComplete holistic psychosocial assessments within the communityCompleting gatekeeping assessments to facilitate admission when home treatment is not felt to be a viable / safe optionAttend Mental Health Act assessments on Bluebell Place of Safety, and formulate home treatment plans if home treatment is indicatedImplementation of Risk Management and Care Plans for the effective home treatment of Service Users utilising least restrictive practice at every opportunitySupport with medication management and concordance within communityProviding telephone support to service users who ring in during times of crisisJob RequirementsMust have a mental health nursing qualification and registered with NMC and experience of working in a community mental health team. Alternatively could hold OT or social work qualification with relevant mental health experience.Must hold a full UK driving licence. DBS checked.Have significant experience working within a community setting. Experience working in an Intensive Service and Mental Health Liaison team essential.We also offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on
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Service Care Solutions - Healthcare
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 12 days
Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 5JY, England
£33,000 - £39,600 per annum
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse position at Avon and Wiltshire NHS Trust is located in North Wiltshire and offers a salary of £27 per hour on weekdays.
- The role is focused on providing rapid assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, with the aim of delivering care in their own homes.
- Candidates must have a mental health nursing qualification or relevant experience in community mental health teams, along with a full UK driving license.
- Significant experience in a community setting, particularly within an Intensive Service or Mental Health Liaison team, is essential for this position.
- The role is initially for 3 months with a possibility of extension, and a £250 bonus is available for starting the contract and for referrals.
