Community Psychiatric Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Mitcham, CR4 4TP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers. To maintain high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required. To act as a care coordinator in assessing clients needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice, based on assessment, using a range of psychosocial approaches, within a health and psycho-social framework. To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programmed of care is provided throughout. To implement and/or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies. To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information in accordance with Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs. To organise and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with the Trust Policies. To provide clients and carers with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, complaints procedure and what they can expect from the service. To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload, referrals and to feedback on new assessment. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-patient facilities regarding admission and discharge of clients. To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to meet identified needs and to monitor efficacy. To have knowledge and application of key legislation and policy such as Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Capacity Act, Care Act To participate in the running of the clozapine and depot clinics. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

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