Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - CMHTOP Team

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Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - CMHTOP Team

Service: Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP)
Location: Surrey, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Competitive (Band 6, dependent on experience)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP) in Surrey. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care to older adults with complex mental health needs, supporting independence and improving quality of life.

You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team that values collaborative practice, innovation, and person-centred care. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about older adult mental health and committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate community-based care.

Perks and benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment offering long-term stability

• Competitive Band 6 salary, reflective of skills and experience

• Supportive and progressive working environment focused on staff wellbeing

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Access to modern clinical resources and evidence-based practice

• Opportunity to work in Surrey, offering an excellent balance between work and lifestyle

Job purpose

To deliver high-quality mental health nursing care to older adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, maintaining independence, and enhancing overall wellbeing within a community setting.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk, and capacity assessments for older adults.

• Manage a defined community caseload, acting as Care Coordinator under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

• Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred care plans in partnership with service users, carers, and professionals.

• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, including med