Job Description
Opportunity available for a Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within an NHS setting, Based in Easington.
The team sits within the Easington South Adult Community Mental Health Team based at Merrick House in County Durham. The role will require a senior, qualified professional who will participate in the delivery of effective clinical services in line with specified national and local standards. Working collaboratively and in partnership with other statutory, non statutory and voluntary teams, agencies and organisations. The team provides community-based support to people aged between 18 and 65 years old who are experiencing challenges with their mental health. We work with individuals to support their recovery and to help them gain skills to live as independently as possible.
The post holder will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and responsibilities of the position will include:
To carry a community case load of mental health patients, working across clinics and patients' homes in providing high quality care. To perform general and risk assessments in diagnosing and treating complex mental health issues. To administer medications and perform depot injections as part of the treatment of patients. To work effectively as part of a MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team) and liaise with other mental healthcare professionals.
Person Specification:
Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse who is currently registered with the NMC.
Proven experience working in Community Mental Health in areas such as CMHT, Assertive Outreach, Early Intervention, Crisis Resolution, Primary Care etc.
Must have a car available for work and be willing to travel within the community as part of the role.
Must be an effective and responsible lone worker, capable of organising own workload.
This role is to commence ASAP and will be working full time Monday - Friday 9-5
The hourly rate for his role is up to £26 per hour.
If you are interested in applying please contact Tom Lockwood on 01772 208963 or send your CV to
We offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet. Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.
The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
- 3 weekly payroll runs
- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities.