Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job overview

We have a very exciting opportunity to recruit to a fixed term Band 6 role at our Lincoln Community Mental Health Team.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic RMN to join our fantastic community team within Lincoln.

Lincoln’s Adult Community Mental Health Services are a committed integrated service that strive to provide quality recovery-based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties.

Please refer to the Job Description & Competency Framework for Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse

12 months fixed term or 12 Secondment opportunity available for internal colleagues

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be providing high quality person-centred care to patients, families and carers. You will act as care co-ordinator, undertaking comprehensive evidence-based assessments and have a sound knowledge of Psycho-social interventions, supporting service users to work towards recovery goals, build self-resilience and promote independent living.

The post holder will be working within a friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Community Mental Health Nurses, Recovery Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Associates, Community Support Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Admin staff. You will also be working alongside Neighbourhood Teams, Integrated Placement Based Teams, Adult Social Care, GP surgeries and other partner organisations to ensure the best outcomes for patients and carers.

The successful applicant with be offered robust clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis in order that they may complete their their role to the best of their ability and with sound knowledge and confidence. Additional training courses are available and you will be encouraged to participate to continue with your own Professional Development and to keep up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based practice.

The post holder will also need to have the ability to travel independently in the community to deliver services, with a hybrid approach to work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact  Natasha Jefferson, via email at [email protected] or by telephone 01522 421751