Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) Location: Hampshire Job Type: 12 -Week Placement Employer: Cromwell Medical Staffing Working Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Monday–Friday)

Job Description

Cromwell Medical Staffing is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to support community mental health services on a 12 -week placement. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mental health nurse to manage a defined caseload, deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, and contribute to effective community-based mental health interventions.

Key Responsibilities

* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a caseload of service users experiencing a range of mental health conditions

* Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, ensuring appropriate risk management plans are in place

* Act as Care Coordinator in line with CPA (Care Programme Approach) requirements

* Develop and deliver person-centred care plans in collaboration with service users, carers, and the multidisciplinary team

* Participate in the Duty Worker and Initial Assessment rota, providing timely assessments and interventions

* Support safe and effective discharge planning from inpatient services and facilitate smooth transfers of care

* Monitor mental health status, recognise deterioration, and escalate concerns appropriately

* Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical documentation

* Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

* Provide support, education, and guidance to service users and their families

Requirements

* NMC Registered Nurse – Mental Health (RMN)

* Minimum 6 months’ recent experience working as a Community Psychiatric Nurse

* Experience managing caseloads within community mental health services

* Strong risk assessment and care planning skills

* Experience working within CPA framework

* Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills

* Right to work in the UK

* Up-to-date mandatory training (PMVA/MAPA desirable, Safeguarding, BLS, Manual Handling)

Benefits

* Competitive agency pay rates

* Dedicated consultant support

* Opportunity to work within established community mental health teams

* Exposure to a wide range of mental health services and clinical environments

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse looking for a new agency opportunity, click Apply Now or contact our team for more information