Community Psychiatric Nurse
Posted 2 weeks ago by Service Care Solutions
£27 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Wisbech
Summary: The Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) role involves managing a caseload of up to 25 patients with severe mental health conditions within the NHS Adults Community Mental Health Team in Wisbech, Cambridge. The position requires administering treatments, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient care. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and offers competitive pay rates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a defined caseload under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
- Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
- Develop and implement individualised care plans and therapeutic interventions
- Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support
- Administer depot medication and monitor treatment compliance
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Liaise with GPs, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS standards
- Supervise junior staff and student nurses as appropriate
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
- Strong understanding of mental health conditions and treatments
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop care plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of NHS standards and documentation requirements
- Experience in supervising junior staff
Salary (Rate): £27/hour
City: Wisbech
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Healthcare
Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – NHS Agency Contract | Wisbech, Cambridge
Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting experienced Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs) for a full-time agency contract within the NHS Adults Community Mental Health Team based in the Wisbech area.
Contract Details:
- Location: Wisbech, Cambridge (Community-based role)
- Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Pay Rates: £27.00 per hour (Umbrella) £21.71 per hour (PAYE, inclusive)
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of up to 25 patients with severe and enduring mental health conditions. This is a community-based role involving:
- Administering depot injections and managing patients on Clozapine
- Participating in the duty rota and assessment rota
- Completing all clinical documentation including risk assessments, care plans, and crisis plans
- Managing safeguarding concerns and liaising with appropriate agencies
- Working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Delivering meaningful interventions to support recovery and continuity of care
- Engaging with external services to ensure a cohesive care journey for each patient
Incentives and Benefits:
- £250 sign-up bonus for new nurses (paid in your first pay packet)
- £250 referral bonus for every nurse you refer who completes a 3-month contract
- Free DBS checks via fast-track online service
- £250 training allowance
- Three weekly payroll runs
- Specialist mental health consultants as your single point of contact
- Real-time job alerts via text and email
- PAYE and Ltd company payment options available
- Nationwide provider to over 40 NHS Trusts and 200+ local authorities
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