Community Psychiatric Nurse

TieTalent; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Salisbury. This full-time role offers the chance to work within a supportive team, conducting mental health assessments and managing caseloads. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and be proficient in RiO. If you meet the criteria, apply by sending your CV.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience ideally within an acute general hospital or crisis mental health service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments independently.
• Develop and implement safe discharge plans.
• Support student nurses through mentoring.

Skills

Risk Management

Crisis Intervention

Mentoring

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Tools

RiO

Job description

Job Advert: Community Psychiatric Nurse – Salisbury (Band 6)Location: SalisburyHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pmContract Type: Temporary Agency Contract (NHS)Rate: Competitive, depending on experience

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the NHS in Salisbury. This is a full-time agency position on a temporary contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to frontline mental health care in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments independently, particularly in high-risk scenarios such as self-harm or attempted suicide/homicide, typically within the Emergency Department.

Act swiftly and appropriately in emergency and challenging situations, maintaining professional judgement under pressure.

Develop and implement safe discharge plans while effectively managing associated risks.

Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently using RiO.

Support student nurses through mentoring, in line with NMC requirements.

Carry and manage a caseload effectively and autonomously.

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within an acute general hospital or crisis mental health service.

Proficient in the use of RiO electronic patient record system.

Strong risk management and crisis intervention skills.

If you are interested and meet the criteria, please email your CV to:(url removed)