Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join a well-established NHS Community Mental Health Team based within the Southend area of Essex, London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RMN seeking a full-time agency position with regular weekday hours, a supportive multidisciplinary team and the potential to secure a long-term contract. The Role As a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse, you will manage a varied caseload of adults with complex mental health needs, providing high-quality, recovery-focused care within the community. You will work autonomously whilst collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that promote independence, wellbeing and positive clinical outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of complex and highly complex patients within the community. * Complete comprehensive mental health assessments using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. * Develop collaborative, person-centred care plans that balance risk management, recovery, client choice and independence. * Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, using excellent communication, reasoning and negotiation skills. * Plan, implement and review interventions, ensuring all areas of clinical risk are appropriately assessed and managed. * Monitor treatment effectiveness, evaluating and adapting care plans in response to changing clinical needs. * Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinics and ward rounds, contributing to care planning and clinical decision-making. * Liaise effectively with families, carers and statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated, holistic care. * Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in line with Trust policies and professional standards. * Demonstrate sound clinical judgement in relation to safeguarding and risk management, reporting incidents appropriately. * Provide professional support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate. * Deliver care that respects the individuality, dignity, cultural background and religious beliefs of every service user. The role is initially a 3 month contract, but does offer potential extension beyond this period. The successful candidate will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for 37.5h a week. Pay rate for this role is between £26-£27 per hour depending on experience and interview. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit Scheme
Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) in Southend-on-Sea employer: Belmont Recruitment
Belmont Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Woolwich, where you can make a real impact on health and social care services. With a strong focus on employee development and innovative commissioning strategies, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive team culture. Join us to be part of a meaningful mission that prioritises integrated service delivery and community well-being.
