Location: Salisbury
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract Type: Temporary Agency Contract (NHS)
Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the NHS in Salisbury. This is a full-time agency position on a temporary contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to frontline mental health care in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments independently, particularly in high-risk scenarios such as self-harm or attempted suicide/homicide, typically within the Emergency Department.
- Act swiftly and appropriately in emergency and challenging situations, maintaining professional judgement under pressure.
- Develop and implement safe discharge plans while effectively managing associated risks.
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently using RiO.
- Support student nurses through mentoring, in line with NMC requirements.
- Carry and manage a caseload effectively and autonomously.
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within an acute general hospital or crisis mental health service.
- Proficient in the use of RiO electronic patient record system.
- Mentorship qualification.
- Strong risk management and crisis intervention skills.
andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
