Community Psychiatric Nurse; Cpn

Key Responsibilities – Clinical

• Manage a caseload of complex and highly complex patients.
• Carry out appropriate assessments for clients with multiple and complex needs using advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence‑based practice.
• Work with clients to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment outcomes, balancing risk, safety, client choice, independence, conflict, and service eligibility.
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex cases.
• Plan and implement individual interventions addressing all areas of risk associated with an individual’s ability to function independently.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions to measure client progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Represent the team and participate in relevant team meetings, clinics and ward rounds to contribute to client care planning; use these forums to seek interdisciplinary input.
• Liaise with families/carers and statutory and voluntary agencies to inform client care planning.
• Ensure all documentation and activity recording is maintained according to Trust standards.
• Reflect on ethical issues and provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
• Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to a service sensitive to these needs.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and report untoward incidents verbally and in writing; support other team members with correct reporting processes.

• Review and reflect on practice; identify self‑development areas through the annual appraisal system and regular clinical supervision.
• Plan, actively participate in and contribute to the in‑service education programme.
• Provide supervision and appraisals for the team.
• Take responsibility for supervising and educating students on clinical placement within the Trust.
• Maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, documenting learning outcomes and reflections.
• Attend post‑graduate lectures and courses to achieve appraisal objectives and share knowledge with peers.
• Participate in the Quality Implementation Team and other relevant meetings.
• Critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings to local colleagues.
• Contribute to service development and evaluation within in‑patient services through a reflective case study with a view to publication.

• Manage and coordinate multi‑disciplinary meetings (referral, review, business, handover).
• Work within the available budget of the service alongside the line manager.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional expertise to the team.
• Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals.
• Coordinate and manage the team to ensure a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical service.

• Band 6 CPN.
• Commit to a full‑time CPN locum role.
• Must have an NHS or Private Sector background.
• Have right to work in the UK.
• Have NMC registration.
• Able to work day shifts (variety of rota).

• Days:
  Approx. £23‑25 per hour (PAYE), dependent on experience and client approval.

• London
• Surrey
• Hertfordshire
• Lincolnshire
• North West
• Yorkshire
• And more!

• Mental Health Nursing job roles across the UK.
• Fast‑track registration.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Generous referral scheme.
• Flexible work options.
• Choice of part‑time or long‑term assignments.
• Great selection of permanent roles.
• Assistance with arranging accommodation.
• Ongoing support with CPD, revalidation and mandatory training.
• True 24/7 on‑call service.

If you feel you are suitable for this role, please contact us.