Community Psychiatric Nurse

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Fenland Adult Locality Team. This role entails providing assessments and care coordination for adults with complex mental health needs, fostering a person-centered approach in a supportive community environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with health professionals, delivering top-quality care while also benefitting from competitive pay and full agency support.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay with multiple payment options

Full agency support throughout placement

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience in community mental health.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for adults.
• Act as care coordinator ensuring recovery-oriented care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in community settings.

Skills

Assessment

Risk Management

Care Coordination

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Fenland Adult Locality Team
Location: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) – Fenland Area
Rate: £27 per hour (LTD) – PAYE options available
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the Fenland Adult Locality Team within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT). This role offers an excellent opportunity to support adults with complex mental health needs in a community setting, delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in service users' lives.

The successful candidate will act as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, treatment planning, and support to individuals across the Fenland locality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and risk evaluations for adults with moderate to severe mental health conditions.
  
  
• Act as care coordinator for a defined caseload, ensuring care plans are recovery-oriented, person-centred, and regularly reviewed.
  
  
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and support service users to manage their conditions in the least restrictive setting.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, GPs, and third-sector providers to ensure integrated care.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with CPFT clinical governance standards.
  
  
• Attend MDT meetings, CPA reviews, and contribute to safeguarding procedures as needed.
  
  

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration
  
  
• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience in community mental health
  
  
• Strong assessment, risk management, and care coordination skills
  
  
• Experience working under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
  
  
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community visits)
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate – £27 LTD per hour (PAYE options available)
  
  
• Weekly pay with multiple payment options
  
  
• Full agency support throughout placement
  
  
• Opportunity to work within a respected NHS Trust with a supportive team environment