Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job overview

Community Psychiatric Nurse

EQUIP provides an assertive and responsive service to adults for up to 3 years during their recovery from a first episode of psychosis.  The service covers the City of London and London Borough of Hackney.  Emphasis is placed on maximising wellbeing and on social, psychological, physical and educational/vocational recovery.  The team works to standards set for early intervention in psychosis teams and participates in the annual National Clinical Audit on Psychosis. The team also works closely with the early detection team, HEADS UP, which provides support to those who are at risk of developing psychosis and actively connects with local community groups in order to improve detection rates of this group. This post is for maternity leave cover for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The role of the CPN is to carry a caseload of clients, to actively work to engage with and support them and to offer an early intervention in psychosis care package in accordance with NICE guidelines.

This will include conducting delegated responsibilities on behalf of the London Borough of Hackney, such as Care Act assessments and responsibilities associated with safeguarding adults and children.  Clear and timely recording on the clinical record, plus the preparation of statutory and other reports, are essential.  CPNs will also be responsible for the administration of depot medication for the relatively small number of patients on depots and other clinically appropriate interventions.

They contribute to the team duty rota, which supports both EQUIP and Heads Up.  Participation in quality initiatives is encouraged and CPD and reflective practice are embedded in the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of the role requirements. Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement.