Band 6 – Community Psychiatric Nurse

Athona Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revalidation support

Flexible working

NHS roles access

Dedicated consultant

Referral scheme

Job summary

Athona Ltd is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Gillingham to join a NHS Trust in Kent on a full-time locum basis. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, with an hourly rate of £27. The role starts ASAP for 3 months and requires a valid driver’s licence and mental health community experience.

Experience with RIO and DIALOG+ and at least 2 years post-registration is essential. Travel flexibility is expected to support community-based care within the region.

Qualifications

• Must have mental health community experience.
• Driver's licence required.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience with RIO and DIALOG+.
• Clinical assessment of physical, psychological and social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide community mental health assessments and care planning.
• Support carers and families in distressing circumstances.
• Travel to community settings as required.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Community experience

Clinical assessment

Driver's licence

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

RIO system

DIALOG+

Job description

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse

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

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a CPN to work with an NHS Trust in Kent. This full-time locum position is based in a South London, with proposed working hours of 37.5 hours a 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 Per Hour Please note that this position is inside IR35

To be eligible, you must have mental health community experience and be a car driver. Experience working with and using RIO and DIALOG+. Minimum of 2 years post registration experience, Previous experience of working in a community team. Clinical assessment of physical, psychological and social care, Offering support to carers/families in relation to distressing circumstances – Ability to travel

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme