Band 6 Cpn - Adults Cmht in Rochdale, Lancashire

Job Title: Band 6 CPN – Adults CMHT
Specialism: SMH – Nursing
Location: Rochdale, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within the Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Rochdale, earning £26.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity is based at the Sudden Resource Centre, Silk Street, Rochdale, OL11 3EU, and offers 22.5 hours per week, including a required Tuesday shift with flexibility to choose your remaining working days. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to make a meaningful difference within a supportive community-based service.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time: Enjoy a flexible 22.5-hour working week that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £26.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and clinical experience.
• Flexible Working Pattern: Beyond the mandatory Tuesday shift, choose additional working days that suit your schedule.
• Professional Development: Gain access to ongoing learning opportunities and valuable community mental health experience.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals within a collaborative and encouraging CMHT.
• Meaningful Impact: Help adults experiencing mental health difficulties achieve improved wellbeing and recovery outcomes.
• Varied Caseload: Develop your skills through exposure to a wide range of mental health presentations and interventions.

What you will do:

• Deliver high-quality mental health services to adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and provide appropriate short-term interventions within a 16-week pathway.
• Make informed clinical decisions and contribute to the planning of long-term care pathways where required.
• Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring service users receive timely and appropriate interventions.
• Produce and maintain high-quality professional reports, assessments, and case documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Apply specialist knowledge of severe and enduring mental health conditions in everyday practice.
• Utilise strong IT and computer literacy skills to maintain accurate electronic records and case management systems.
• Ensure compliance with mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards.
• Support recovery-focused care planning while promoting independence, resilience, and wellbeing.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Previous experience working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) or Mental Health Assessment Service.
• Strong understanding of severe and enduring mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and social care processes.
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, and risk management skills.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and confidence with computer-based working.

Why Rochdale

Rochdale offers a fantastic combination of historic character, beautiful countryside, and strong community spirit. Located on the edge of the Pennines, the area provides easy access to stunning outdoor spaces while benefiting from excellent transport links into Greater Manchester. With its welcoming communities, rich heritage, and vibrant local culture, Rochdale is a great place to develop your career while enjoying an excellent quality of life.

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