Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

Location: Tameside

Band: 6

Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing opportunities

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join a multidisciplinary team based in Tameside. We also have opportunities across Oldham and Stockport. This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care within a community setting and is looking for a rewarding temporary contract.

As a CPN, you will manage a defined caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, providing comprehensive assessments, risk management, and evidence-based interventions to support recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Managing a complex caseload of service users within the Tameside area.
• Assessment & Care Planning: Conducting thorough mental health assessments and developing collaborative, person-centered care plans.
• Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks effectively, ensuring the safety of service users and the public.
• Medication Management: Administering and monitoring psychiatric medication.
• MDT Collaboration: Working closely with Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists to provide holistic care.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• NMC Registration: Valid registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Experience: Proven experience working at Band 6 level within a community mental health setting.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Transport: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community visits is essential.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to undergo one).

Why Apply?

• Competitive Pay: A flat rate of £26.00 per hour.
• Local Impact: Support the mental health wellbeing of the Tameside community.
• Flexibility: Benefit from the autonomy of community-based work with a supportive team infrastructure.
• Quick Onboarding: Fast-track registration process to get you started as soon as possible.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate nurse with a commitment to community care, we would love to hear from you! Apply Now!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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