Our clients are urgently seeking to recruit
2 x Locum Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their Intensive Outreach Team.
Hours: 37.5 per week
JOB SUMMARY
To act as the named care co-ordinator and manage the coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers, within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for Team Lead in their absence as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
The post holder will work under the overall supervision of the Team Leader but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment, review and support of those patients allocated or using the services of the Intensive Outreach Team.
The post holder:
Provide supervision to junior staff.
Will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to junior staff as appropriate.
Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
Will be responsible for contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trust’s care programme approach guidelines.
Undertake risk assessments with patients and plan effectively to manage this as part of MDT care planning and shared risk management.
Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
To work flexibility and participate in the Intensive Outreach Team duty.
To provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and promote research based practice.
Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping oneself up to date at all times with mandatory training.
Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives. Particularly those relevant to the Intensive Outreach and Recovery principles.