Band 6 CPN - Referral Management Team Umbrella

Band 6 - Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Team: Referral Management Centre Location: Birmingham Band: 6

Rate - £27 Umbrella ph

The Band 6 CPN will work within the Referral Management Centre to support children and young people referred to the service. The role combines screening referrals, conducting assessments, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team framework. The nurse will also undertake shift co-ordinator responsibilities for one day per week.

• Referral Screening & Triage: Identify urgent, crisis, and routine cases; take calls from professionals, parents, or guardians regarding potential mental health concerns.
• Initial Assessments: Conduct face-to-face assessments to determine the needs of children and young people.
• Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: Attend daily MDT meetings to discuss outcomes, agree on interventions, and coordinate care plans.
• Care Planning & Intervention: Develop individualised care plans, contribute to decision-making, and monitor treatment pathways.
• Risk & Crisis Management: Assess and manage risks, safeguarding concerns, and provide crisis interventions where required.
• Shift Coordination: Lead referral screening and allocation for one day per week.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Support junior colleagues and students, promoting learning and professional development.
• Documentation: Maintain high standards of clinical records in line with operational frameworks and service guidance.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with community or CAMHS experience
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• Experience in mental health assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention
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• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
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• Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills
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• Confidence in IT and clinical systems relevant to community mental health services.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior colleagues.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.