Community Band 6 - Addictions

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Community Band 6 - Addictions, Manchester

Client:

Hunter AHP

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Addictions Team

High Pay, Flexible Contract in Manchester!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) looking for a rewarding locum role in an Addictions Team? We have an exciting opportunity in Manchester with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Addictions Team
Location: Manchester
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £26 per hour
Contact: Ozan Topbas – 020 3475 4175 / [emailprotected]

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) in the Addictions Team, where you will provide specialist mental health and substance misuse support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments for individuals experiencing substance misuse and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Developing and implementing tailored care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Providing harm reduction advice, relapse prevention strategies, and crisis intervention.
• Supporting service users with medication management, detox support, and mental health interventions.
• Liaising with families, social workers, addiction services, and other professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS and addiction service guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Previous experience in substance misuse and addiction services is essential.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals with addiction.

This role requires availability from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The contract is ongoing, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.