Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (cpn) - Cmhtop Team in Surrey, Surrey

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Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse – CMHTOP Team

Service: Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP)
Location: Surrey, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Competitive (Band 6, dependent on experience)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP) in Surrey. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care to older adults with complex mental health needs, supporting independence and improving quality of life.

You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team that values collaborative practice, innovation, and person-centred care. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about older adult mental health and committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate community-based care.

Perks and benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment offering long-term stability

• Competitive Band 6 salary, reflective of skills and experience

• Supportive and progressive working environment focused on staff wellbeing

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Access to modern clinical resources and evidence-based practice

• Opportunity to work in Surrey, offering an excellent balance between work and lifestyle

Job purpose

To deliver high-quality mental health nursing care to older adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, maintaining independence, and enhancing overall wellbeing within a community setting.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk, and capacity assessments for older adults.

• Manage a defined community caseload, acting as Care Coordinator under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

• Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred care plans in partnership with service users, carers, and professionals.

• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, including medication management and physical health monitoring.

• Administer depot medication and support treatment adherence.

• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns in line with Trust and local authority procedures.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists.

• Liaise effectively with GPs, primary care services, voluntary agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in MDT meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic clinical records.

• Ensure practice complies with the NMC Code, Trust policies, and relevant legislation.

• Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to junior staff and students, acting as a professional role model.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.

• Post-registration experience in mental health nursing, ideally within community services.

• Knowledge of mental health conditions affecting older adults, including dementia.

• Experience in risk assessment, care planning, and CPA processes.

• Ability to manage complex caseloads autonomously.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• Basic IT skills for electronic patient record systems.

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for community-based work.

Desirable criteria

• Experience within Older Adult Mental Health services.

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.

• Experience supervising junior staff or students.

• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Why Surrey

Surrey offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, vibrant communities, and excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. It provides an ideal setting for professionals seeking career progression alongside a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

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