Community Psychiatric Nurse
Posted 2 weeks ago by Service Care Solutions
£27 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Uphill
Summary: The role of Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse involves joining the Psychiatric Liaison Team at Weston General Hospital, focusing on assessing and supporting patients with mental health needs in acute settings. The position requires conducting autonomous assessments and providing mental health interventions while collaborating with various healthcare teams. This is a full-time locum position with an ongoing duration, emphasizing the need for strong clinical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out autonomous, front-line psychiatric assessments of patients presenting in crisis or with acute mental health needs.
- Liaise with A&E, inpatient wards, and community services to ensure appropriate and timely care pathways.
- Formulate risk assessments, care plans, and make clinical decisions independently under pressure.
- Contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals to community or specialist services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow trust policies and clinical governance protocols.
Key Skills:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC).
- Experience in liaison psychiatry or acute mental health settings.
- Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.
- Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
- Understanding of mental health legislation and safeguarding.
Salary (Rate): £27/hour
City: Uphill
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse – Psychiatric Liaison Team
Location: Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital, Weston-Super-Mare
Pay Rate: £27 per hour LTD (PAYE options available)
Contract Type: Full-Time Locum
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing / Long-Term
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, standard hours (some flexibility may be considered)
Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a skilled Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the Psychiatric Liaison Team at the Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital. This is a front-line mental health role where you’ll work as part of a dynamic team assessing and supporting patients in acute hospital settings who present with mental health needs. You will be expected to conduct autonomous assessments and provide swift mental health interventions, working closely with acute hospital teams, emergency departments, and wider community services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out autonomous, front-line psychiatric assessments of patients presenting in crisis or with acute mental health needs.
- Liaise with A&E, inpatient wards, and community services to ensure appropriate and timely care pathways.
- Formulate risk assessments, care plans, and make clinical decisions independently under pressure.
- Contribute to discharge planning and onward referrals to community or specialist services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow trust policies and clinical governance protocols.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC).
- Experience in liaison psychiatry or acute mental health settings.
- Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.
- Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
- Understanding of mental health legislation and safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £27 per hour LTD (PAYE options also available)
- Supportive working environment within a well-established NHS mental health team
- Long-term contract offering stability and consistent work
- Full compliance and onboarding support from our specialist recruitment team
- Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:
- £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
- £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
- Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
- All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
- LTD and PAYE options available
- Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
- Multi Framework approved – Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
- Specialist consultants offering single points of contact.