Meditemp is seeking a Band 6 community psychiatric nurse for an exciting new role that has become available in Walthamstow, London. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with various professionals and mental health services, where appropriate. The successful community psychiatric nurse will care coordinate a caseload of 25 clients, all with severe and enduring mental health issues, whilst on duty rota and working in a depot clinic.

This position requires previous experience as a CPN.

This role is a 12-week full time placement, offering Monday-Friday, 9-5 shifts.

This role is immediate start, post recruitment.

Band 6 community psychiatric nurse essential skills:

• The ability to observe, assess and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Prepare and maintain patient records and caseloads
• Implement care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure the correct administration and monitoring of medication
• The ability to implement and share best practice of local policy across multi agency platforms
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with patients and their families
• To keep calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour;
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills
• Effective team work skills with the ability to support and communicate appropriately between multiple agency platforms

Meditemp requires you to have:

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience as a CPN
• NMC registration
• Occupational Health in line with the dept. of health
• Eligibility to work within the UK
• Control and Restraint training (valid within last 12 months)
• Valid driver’s licence

Why choose Meditemp:

• Mandatory and PMVA training available
• Round the clock booking service
• National temporary and long-term vacancies
• Free uniform
• Referral scheme of up to £250
• Weekly payroll

Established since 2015 Meditemp have been specialising in mental health staffing nationwide within both the NHS and private sector.

For more information or to apply please contact Meditemp on 01233 632148 or email: info@meditemp.co.uk