Summary: The role is for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) in Hailsham, offering a locum position with flexible hours and competitive pay. The position involves working within a Psychiatric Liaison Team, focusing on urgent care mental health. Responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, providing crisis support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The contract is ongoing for three months with potential for extension based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting mental health assessments within emergency departments and general hospital settings
• Providing rapid response and short-term crisis support
• Developing risk management and discharge plans
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions of care
• Managing a varied caseload of service users in acute psychological distress
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

Key Skills:

• Current and valid NMC registration and PIN
• Experience in psychiatric liaison or mental health crisis services
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations with calm and professionalism
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota

Salary (Rate): 36.50

City: Hailsham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other