Community Psychiatric Nurse
14 days ago
Shrewsbury
Job Description:Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) Dementia ServicesLocation: Shrewsbury Specialty: Community Nurse Dementia Services Band: Band 6 Reporting To: Team Lead / Service Manager, Dementia ServicesAbout the Role An experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse is sought to join a Dementia Services team in Shrewsbury, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to people living with dementia and their families/carers within the community. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, care planning and ongoing support to a caseload of patients.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out comprehensive assessments of patients with dementia and associated mental health needsDevelop, implement and review individualised care plans in the communityProvide support, education and advice to patients, families and carersWork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychiatrists, OTs, social workers and GPsMonitor and manage medication, including side effects and concordanceRespond to crisis situations and risk assess appropriatelyMaintain accurate clinical records in line with NMC and trust requirementsSupport junior staff and contribute to training/development within the teamEssential RequirementsRegistered Nurse (RMN/RNLD or equivalent) with current NMC registrationExperience working within community mental health/dementia servicesSound knowledge of dementia care, risk assessment and safeguardingStrong communication and organisational skillsFull UK driving licence (community role)Right to work in the UKTPBN1_UKTJ