Summary: The role is for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) in Birmingham, offering a locum position with flexible scheduling and competitive pay. The position involves working within a Crisis Team, focusing on urgent mental health assessments and crisis intervention. The contract is ongoing for three months, with the possibility of extension based on service needs. Candidates should have experience in psychiatric liaison or urgent care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting urgent mental health assessments in the community or emergency departments
• Providing crisis intervention and risk management
• Coordinating care and signposting to appropriate services
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including A&E, social services, and GPs
• Supporting service users through acute episodes and facilitating early discharge
• Maintaining thorough and accurate documentation in line with clinical standards

Key Skills:

• Current and valid NMC registration and PIN
• Experience in psychiatric liaison or mental health crisis settings
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota

Salary (Rate): 36.50

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other