Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse

Trust: Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Location: Rotherham #INDNM

Ward: Community services

Pay Rates: £20.44-£32.7

Shift Patterns: Flexible

Trust info

NHS Professionals (NHSP) the largest provider of flexible workforce solutions to the NHS, is delighted to announce a new staffing partnership with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDASH).

The Trust, operating in more than 100 locations across Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire, provides a wide range of specialist services including mental health, children’s physical services, and learning disabilities.

This partnership with RDASH represents further expansion for NHSP across the region and the country.

Historically, the Trust have faced challenges with lack of shift visibility and no central view for staffing. Following the partnership launch in October 2024, NHS Professionals is now the sole point of contact for all flexible working, including recruitment, engagement, and booking shifts. NHSP has also taken over responsibility for employment checks and statutory and mandatory training. This collaboration means that NHSP is now responsible for running the staff bank function for Nursing & Midwifery, Allied Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, and Admin and Clerical staff groups at the Trust.

Why might this job interest you?

This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating.

What you can add:

• Providing robust assessment of patients (by telephone or face-to-face) who have been referred due to presenting with mental health difficulties.
• Identifying appropriate care pathways and ensuring the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the patient and ensuring their wellbeing.
• Signposting to appropriate care providers (including primary and tertiary care).
• Raising concerns to senior staff for support and management.
• Completing documentation and planning care for patients.
• Presenting cases to Multi-Disciplinary Team for discussion around care pathway.
• Liaison with colleagues – nursing, occupational therapy, medics, psychology and admin.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you’ll need:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• *Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return: (Do not amend please)

Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Pay: £20.44-£32.70 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person