Community Psychiatric Nurse

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Coventry

Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work on a full-time contract within the NHS in Coventry. This role operates Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, offering a competitive pay rate of £27 per hour (LTD/Umbrella).

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:

• Medication Management – Ordering, monitoring, requesting prescriptions, administering medications (including depot injections), safe disposal of sharps and confidential waste, and documentation.
• Caseload Management – Overseeing patient care and ensuring effective treatment plans.
• Risk Assessment & Crisis Response – Attending daily risk meetings, responding to urgent crises, and escalating risks when necessary.
• Assessments & Interventions – Conducting patient assessments, care planning, and liaising with appropriate professionals and third-sector organizations.
• Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Working – Attending ward rounds, tribunals, and professional meetings.
• Safeguarding – Raising and managing safeguarding concerns and attending Section 42 meetings.
• Legislation & Compliance – Working within relevant laws, policies, and procedures, including MHA, GDPR, and Human Rights regulations.
• Clinical Administration – Preparing reports, managing referrals, maintaining accurate records, and completing relevant paperwork.

Non-Clinical Duties:

• Supervision & Mentoring – Providing and attending supervision sessions, mentoring students, and engaging in training.
• Leadership & Delegation – Chairing meetings, deputizing when required, and ensuring compliance with lone working policies.
• Business & Operational Responsibilities – Attending business meetings, maintaining accurate calendars, and requesting necessary equipment.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Conducting clinic room audits, health checks, and ensuring compliance with trust policies.

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification.
• Experience working in a community mental health setting.
• A valid NMC registration.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Andrew Wiles at andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk for further details.