Community Psychiatric Nurse

Olive Recruit; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace pension scheme

My Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Wellness days and extra birthday leave

Group Life Insurance

Group Critical Illness cover

Income Protection cover

Retail Discount Scheme

Job summary

Olive Recruit in Bristol seeks a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join its team, delivering high-quality community care with clinical oversight and mentorship for clinicians. You will ensure CQC standards are met and report outcomes to commissioners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, RN registration, and experience in community/mental health settings, plus crisis intervention training. A driving licence is preferred for field visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse qualification and current registration.
• Proven experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse, ideally in community or mental health settings.
• Additional qualification or certification in psychiatric nursing, with crisis intervention training.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills, leadership experience, and ability to mentor teams.
• Confidence in dynamic risk assessments, care planning, and reporting outcomes to commissioners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care in the community.
• Provide clinical oversight and mentor clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Report outcomes to commissioners with evidence-based reporting.
• Prioritise clinician wellbeing and development through supervision and reflective practice.
• Build therapeutic relationships with families, carers, and professionals.
• Lead in crisis management and holistic care planning aligned with NICE guidelines.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring clinicians

Dynamic risk assessment

Care planning

Effective communication

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Community Psychiatric Nurse

Location: Bristol

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37,5 hours per week

Salary: £45.000

Job Scope:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their team in Bristol. As a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN), you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care. This includes providing clinical oversight, supporting and mentoring clinicians, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards. You as a Community Psychiatric Nurse will actively demonstrate value to commissioners through evidence-based reporting, measurable outcomes, and transparent communication. A key part of your role will be to prioritise clinician wellbeing and development, ensuring they feel confident, supported, and continuously upskilled through reflective practice, supervisions, and team discussions. By building therapeutic relationships with families, carers, and professionals, you will place the people we support and their families at the centre of care planning. With expertise in crisis management, dynamic risk assessment, and holistic care planning in line with NICE guidelines, you will help drive continuous improvement and innovation across our services. As both a clinical leader and culture shaper, you will champion compassionate, evidence-based practice that promotes safe care, positive outcomes, and sustainable service growth. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding psychiatric care, supporting clinicians, and shaping positive outcomes for patients, families, and commissioners, we invite you to join our clients’ dedicated team in Bristol.

Do you have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Proven experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse, ideally in community or mental health settings.
• Additional qualification or certification in psychiatric nursing, with training in crisis intervention and management.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills, leadership experience, and the ability to support and mentor clinical teams.
• Confidence in conducting dynamic risk assessments, developing care plans, and reporting outcomes to commissioners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A valid driving license.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retail Discount Scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• My Gym Discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• An additional four wellness days, which will be included in your holiday entitlement.
• An extra day holiday to be taken for birthdays.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Group Critical Illness cover.
• Income Protection cover.

About the Organisation

The organisation provides high-quality, comprehensive care services through trusted experts, alongside cost-effective training for health and social care professionals and organisations. They are people-led and place their team, clinicians, clients, and the people who need their support at the heart of the decisions they make and the actions they take. Their purpose is to make a positive impact and improve people's lives.

Their Vision:

Their vision is to humanise health and social care and become the most clinician-centric organisation, while also being a great place to work for everyone.

Join Their Family and a Great Place to Work

The organisation is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, reflecting its people-first culture. It is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where people can learn, grow, contribute their best, live their purpose, and thrive.

For the organisation, cultural fit is just as important as skills, experience, and competence. People are hired, measured, and rewarded based on all of these qualities.

Regardless of the role, every individual plays an important part in helping the organisation achieve its vision. This is why they intentionally attract A-Players — people who are passionate, energetic, ambitious, and take ownership of what they do.

A-Players demonstrate accountability, follow through on their commitments, and consistently strive to exceed expectations.

We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required