Mental Health Nurse

Role: Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Oxford

Medical Staffing is delighted to offer a great opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Practitioner who wishes to develop their career within an exceptional primary care environment.

Key requirements:

* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

* Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Ability to follow care plans and treatment protocols

* Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team setting

* Proficient in using computer systems and software for documentation purposes

A bit about the role:

* You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care.

* To work independently in the Surgery and the Community, providing assessment, treatment and referral of patients with specified mental health problems and unexplained symptoms.

* Keep detailed records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols on the GP record systems.

* Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in according with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols.

* Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

* Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

* To liaise with and refer onto secondary mental health services, voluntary and public sectors agencies and community support groups.

Apply now to find out more information about the role