Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - Adults CMHT Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - Adults CMHT Team
Specialism: Nursing - Mental Health (Community)
Location: Dorset, UK (Wimborne)
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within the Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Wimborne, Dorset, earning £26.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, allowing you to tailor your working pattern around your lifestyle. Working within a supportive community mental health service, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and support to adults experiencing complex mental health needs.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your personal and professional commitments.
• Flexible Working Hours: Work core hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, or opt for alternative schedules including 8am-6pm over four days or 9am-6pm.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour with transparent and rewarding pay arrangements.
• Varied Clinical Experience: Gain exposure to a diverse range of mental health presentations and community-based interventions.
• Professional Networking: Expand your experience by working alongside multidisciplinary professionals and partner agencies.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work while living and working in the beautiful county of Dorset.

What you will do

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for adults within the community.
• Care Coordination: Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Medication Management: Administer depot medications and support service users with medication compliance and education.
• Mental Health Support: Provide specialist care and interventions for adults experiencing mental health conditions including schizophrenia, affective disorders, eating disorders, and other complex presentations.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with GPs, social care teams, hospitals, care homes, and community services to ensure coordinated care.
• Recovery Planning: Support individuals in achieving greater independence through access to housing, employment, physical healthcare, and specialist services.
• Family Support: Work closely with families and carers, involving them appropriately in care planning and decision-making.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with service requirements.

Qualifications / Requirement