Band 6 – Community Psychiatric Nurse

Athona Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join a reputable NHS Trust in Maidstone. This full-time locum position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults. With a focus on promoting health and wellbeing, you will be supported by a dedicated team and provided with flexible working opportunities. Join a leading healthcare recruitment agency that values your skills and experience, and enjoy the benefits of industry-leading support and a generous referral scheme. Apply today to embark on a fulfilling career journey.

Benefits

Industry-leading revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Exclusive NHS roles access

Dedicated support from a personal consultant

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must have mental health community experience and be a car driver.
• Previous experience working with Older Adults in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Assess and manage medications and monitor their effects.
• Promote health and wellbeing, encouraging self-care.

Skills

Mental Health Community Experience

Driving License

Experience with Older Adults

Job description

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse

Specialty: Older Adult
Band / Grade: 6
Location: Maidstone
Salary: £27 Per Hour

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work with an NHS Trust in Kent. This is a full-time locum position based in Maidstone, with proposed working hours of 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 0900-1700.

The role is set to begin ASAP and will last for 3 months, offering an hourly rate of £27. Please note that this position is inside IR35.

To be eligible, you must have mental health community experience, be a car driver, and have previous experience working with Older Adults in a similar role. Reliable commuting to Maidstone is required, as there is no option for remote work.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Following the trust's policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Supporting and demonstrating behaviors that uphold Trust values.
• Assessing, acting on, and reporting any safeguarding concerns.
• Promoting health and wellbeing, encouraging self-care, and involving carers when appropriate.
• Managing medications and monitoring their effects, if required.
• Carrying out duties related to community care depot and clozapine clinics, if applicable.

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading healthcare recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience. We pride ourselves on providing excellent support to our candidates through a dedicated team of experts.

What we offer:

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• Dedicated support from a personal consultant
• A generous referral scheme

Interested in applying?

If this role matches your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss further details.

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