Band 6 CPN - #1751579

Job Title: Band 6 CPN – Community Psychiatric Nurse Location: Grand Union Village, West London NHS Trust Rate: £27 per hour Ltd (PAYE options available) Contract Type: Long-term NHS contract Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join a well-established NHS community mental health team at Grand Union Village, part of West London NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPN looking for a long-term assignment within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. You will be working with adults with a range of mental health conditions, contributing to recovery-focused care plans, and managing a defined caseload under the CPA framework. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate care for a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
• Conduct risk assessments, mental state examinations, and reviews under the CPA process.
• Deliver interventions including psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and medication management.
• Work in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and support staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and facilitate referrals to specialist services where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using NHS systems (e.g., RiO).

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in community mental health.
• Experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent in an NHS or community setting.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Up-to-date PMVA and mandatory training desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: £27/hr Ltd (PAYE options available)
• Long-term contract within the NHS
• Supportive team and clinical supervision
• Weekly payroll and dedicated consultant support
• Opportunity to make a real impact in the local community