CPN

Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - NHS Contract in Cambridge



Location: Cambridge
Contract: Agency - NHS
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Rate: £26.50 per hour (Umbrella)



Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join an NHS Neighbourhood Team in Cambridge on an agency contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community while working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-quality mental health care.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct, face-to-face assessments for individuals with significant mental health conditions.

  • Offer mental health interventions and support to both service users and their carers.

  • Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Integrated Care Team to ensure seamless care delivery.

  • Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to shared care planning.

  • Offer advice and guidance to colleagues on common mental health conditions.

  • Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of assessment outcomes, treatment goals, and care plans in collaboration with patients and carers.

  • Support the safe administration and supervision of prescribed medications, following all professional guidelines and policies.

  • (If applicable) Act as a Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber, providing specialist advice in non-medical prescribing and medication management.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues and learners within the Neighbourhood Team.

  • Contribute to the development of skills and knowledge in mental health care within the team.


Requirements:

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

  • Previous experience as a CPN in a community or similar setting.

  • Strong understanding of mental health care pathways, including dementia and functional illness.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Knowledge of medication management and ability to supervise prescribed treatments.

  • Excellent communication and assessment skills.



This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive NHS team, offering daytime hours (Monday to Friday) with no weekend or night shifts required.



Interested? Apply now by sending your CV to: andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!




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