Mental Health Practitioner (Community Psychiatric Nurse)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

The post holder will provide a good role model, develop and maintain good systems of communication, be able to communicate with a wide range of people in a range of situations
Reporting verbally and in writing with regards to clients progress, assessments and care planning to the wider multi-disciplinary team
Maintain accurate and complete records
Discussing with client and their families / carers regarding care planning, assessments and treatment
Be able to acknowledge the barriers to effective communication and adapt communication style in response
The post holder will be involved in self-development and contribute to the development of others.
Engaging in reflective practice and implement evidence-base to practice, linking to appraisal standards.
Identification of individual development needs and accessing learning opportunities available.
Encouraging and enabling others to develop and apply knowledge and skills, by acting as a supervisor and mentor.
Contribute to developing the workplace as a learning environment.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust