Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Enhanced Recovery Team

Sanctuary Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing solution is looking for an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse for a 3-month locum position in London. You will deliver community-based mental health services and coordinate care for clients. Candidates must have active NMC registration and experience in community mental health settings. The role offers a full-time schedule with a rate of £27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience in community mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services in community settings.
• Coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Conduct placement reviews and engage in MDT reviews.

Skills

Community mental health experience

Assessment skills

Care planning skills

Collaborative working with MDTs

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with CPN status

Job description

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Enhanced Recovery Team

Exciting locum opportunity for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse with the Enhanced Recovery Team based at the Old Town Hall, Catford Road, London. This role is a temporary position spanning 3 months with a full-time schedule Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The rate is £27 per hour. Applications are sought from experienced registered CPNs at Band 6 level.

Overview

The role involves delivering community-based mental health services and coordinating care to support clients in the community setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services in community settings, maintaining high standards of care.
• Coordinate comprehensive care for clients, ensuring effective planning and execution.
• Conduct placement reviews and participate in on-ward referrals.
• Engage in joint MDT reviews and assess new clients to triage needs.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and devise effective care plans.
• Implement risk management strategies and provide low-level interventions (e.g., sleep hygiene and psychoeducation).
• Navigate tribunals and oversee medication management.
• Collaborate with the team to discharge planning and attend ward rounds.
• Conduct home visits and liaise with families and carers to ensure holistic care.
• Fulfill duty responsibilities at least once per week, maintaining client-focused service delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current CPN status and Band 6 registration.
• Active NMC registration and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience working in community mental health settings; strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within MDTs and with families/carers.

Contract Details

• Location: Old Town Hall, Catford Road, London
• Type: Locum/temporary
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00–17:00
• Duration: 3 months
• Rate: £27 per hour