Community Psychiatric Nurse – Primary Care (Two GP Surgeries)

NHS Jobs; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work across two GP surgeries in Newport, South Wales. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with the employer and salary band yet to be confirmed.

The successful candidate will assess and manage patients with acute and chronic mental health needs, work within a multidisciplinary team, and coordinate care with GPs and specialist services. Strong clinical judgment and safeguarding awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Assess and monitor clinical risk, including risks relating to self-harm, suicide, vulnerability and deterioration in mental state.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, GPs and other relevant professionals.
• Manage an ongoing caseload, prioritising appointments and follow-up according to clinical need and risk.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and support for patients with chronic or enduring mental health conditions.
• Liaise with community mental health teams, psychiatrists, crisis services and other health and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and practice requirements.
• Identify and appropriately elevate safeguarding concerns in accordance with local procedures.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work across two GP surgeries in Newport, South Wales. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with the employer and salary band yet to be confirmed.

The successful candidate will assess and manage patients with acute and chronic mental health needs, work within a multidisciplinary team, and coordinate care with GPs and specialist services. Strong clinical judgment and safeguarding awareness are required.