Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (cpn) - Adults Cmht Team in Dorset, Dorset

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Adults CMHT Team
Specialism: Nursing – Mental Health (Community)
Location: Dorset, UK (Wimborne)
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within the Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Wimborne, Dorset, earning £26.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, allowing you to tailor your working pattern around your lifestyle. Working within a supportive community mental health service, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and support to adults experiencing complex mental health needs.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your personal and professional commitments.
• Flexible Working Hours: Work core hours of 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, or opt for alternative schedules including 8am–6pm over four days or 9am–6pm.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour with transparent and rewarding pay arrangements.
• Varied Clinical Experience: Gain exposure to a diverse range of mental health presentations and community-based interventions.
• Professional Networking: Expand your experience by working alongside multidisciplinary professionals and partner agencies.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work while living and working in the beautiful county of Dorset.

What you will do

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for adults within the community.
• Care Coordination: Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Medication Management: Administer depot medications and support service users with medication compliance and education.
• Mental Health Support: Provide specialist care and interventions for adults experiencing mental health conditions including schizophrenia, affective disorders, eating disorders, and other complex presentations.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with GPs, social care teams, hospitals, care homes, and community services to ensure coordinated care.
• Recovery Planning: Support individuals in achieving greater independence through access to housing, employment, physical healthcare, and specialist services.
• Family Support: Work closely with families and carers, involving them appropriately in care planning and decision-making.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with service requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Registration: Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience: Previous experience within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is essential.
• Assessment Skills: Strong experience undertaking mental health assessments and risk management.
• Care Coordination: Ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver person-centred care planning.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary working abilities.
• Community Experience: Experience supporting adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions is highly desirable.

Why Dorset

Dorset is renowned for its stunning coastline, picturesque countryside, and exceptional quality of life. Wimborne offers a welcoming community atmosphere combined with easy access to beautiful natural surroundings, historic attractions, and excellent local amenities. It provides the perfect balance between a rewarding professional career and an enjoyable lifestyle.

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