Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Nhs Professionals, Brompton, Medway

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted today, 3 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ef068b9d62364f53b75fb43752942262

Nhs Professionals

Full Job Description

To work as a team member to manage own and other's caseload (in absence) to meet service user needs.
To provide and facilitate a range of care and treatments within a community setting, accepting referrals as per team protocol.
To offer appropriate support and guidance to service users and their families / careers.
To involve service users and carers in the development of care plans reflecting principles of good risk assessment and management.
To act as an advocate for service users where agreed, or provide appropriate advice and support in accessing advocacy services.
To participate in case management and practice supervision with team colleagues.
To maintain accurate records and input data into information systems (including electronic systems) within agreed time-scales., The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis. You will be involved in the patient journey from assessment, through to offering interventions supporting service users to recover from psychosis.
To work closely with other locally based services and agencies to assist in the promotion and development of a comprehensive Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.
To provide care coordinator role for an agreed number of service users and their families
To promote early detection and to help develop links with other youth focused services.
To work as a team member to manage own and other's caseload (in absence) to meet service user needs.
To provide and facilitate a range of care and treatments within a community setting, accepting referrals as per team protocol.
To offer appropriate support and guidance to service users and their families / careers.
To involve service users and carers in the development of care plans reflecting principles of good risk assessment and management.
To act as an advocate for service users where agreed, or provide appropriate advice and support in accessing advocacy services.
To participate in case management and practice supervision with team colleagues.
To maintain accurate records and input data into information systems (including electronic systems) within agreed time-scales.

A car and valid UK driving license
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner environment within the last 2 years
Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills., A minimum of 6 months paid experience as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a Acute Hospital environment within the last 3 years
NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
Restraint and ILS Training completed within the last 12 months (desirable)

Who are NHS Professionals?

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 NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.