Band 6 – Community Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse for a full-time locum position in Maidstone. The role offers a pay rate of £27 per hour with working hours of 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include adhering to NMC requirements and promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults, with an emphasis on community care. Ideal candidates will have mental health experience and be able to commute reliably to Maidstone.

Benefits

Industry-leading revalidation support

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health community settings.
• Ability to commute reliably to Maidstone; no remote work available.
• Experience with older adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Support the trust's policies and procedures.
• Promote health and wellbeing and encourage self-care.
• Manage and administer medications as required.
• Conduct assessments and report safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Mental health community experience

Driver with access to a car

Experience with Older Adults

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Adhere to the trust's policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Support and uphold Trust values in behaviour and practice.
• Assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.
• Promote health and wellbeing and encourage self-care, helping people to make choices about their needs and involving carers where appropriate.
• May be required to manage, administer medications and monitor their effects.
• May be required to carry out duties relevant to the community care depot and clozapine clinics.

Requirements

• Mental health community experience.
• Driver with access to a car.
• Older Adult experience in a similar role.
• Ability to reliably commute to Maidstone; there is no working from home.

Contract details

• Contract type: locum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00
• Location: Maidstone, Kent
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months
• Rate: £27 per hour
• IR35: inside

Why work with Athona

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience in this field, we pride ourselves on taking great care in every candidate we place. Our team of experts are always on hand to support you.

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

Interested in applying?

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

Know someone else who might be interested?

Refer them to Athona and receive up to £200 for every recommendation.