CPN - Psychiatric Liaison - Band 6 - Reading)

Are you a Band 6 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Reading? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Key Details:

• Job Title: CPN Band 6
• Location: Reading area
• Duration: 3-month ongoing contract
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: TBC
• Rate of Pay: £25.50 - £26.50 per hour (Days), £30.50 - £31.50 per hour (Nights/Saturdays), £35.50 - £36.50 per hour (Sundays/Bank Holidays)

A Day in the Life of a CPN:

Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse working within a fast-paced Psychiatric Liaison Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals experienced in urgent mental health care. Your core responsibilities include:

• Conducting mental health assessments within emergency departments and hospital wards
• Delivering crisis interventions and developing risk management plans
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Providing specialist advice to hospital staff regarding mental health presentations
• Managing high-risk cases and supporting timely and safe discharges
• Maintaining accurate and compliant clinical documentation

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Current and valid NMC registration and PIN
• Experience in psychiatric liaison or crisis mental health services
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and risk management skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, acute healthcare environment
• Flexibility to work long shifts across a 7-day rota

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time position offering long-day shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) across Monday to Sunday. The contract is initially for 3 months, with potential for extension based on service needs.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We connect Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Nurses, and Doctors with high-quality opportunities that match their skills, experience, and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we offer a seamless and trusted recruitment experience. As part of the Hunter Gatherer Group, we're proud to be ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For — because we put our candidates first.

The benefits of working with us:

• Fast & simple locum registration - get set up quickly
• A network of like-minded mental health & nursing professionals
• Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
• Specialist mental health recruitment consultants who understand your field
• Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
• CV marketing & business development support
• Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

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