Job Description: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
Location: Witney Community Hospital
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (via umbrella)
Contract Type: Agency / Temporary

Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the Witney Community Mental Health Team at Witney Community Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to provide high-quality mental health care and support within a multidisciplinary team.
As a Band 6 CPN, you will work with service users experiencing a range of mental health conditions, delivering person-centred care and promoting recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management:
  
  
  
  • Manage a defined caseload, providing comprehensive mental health assessments, care planning, and intervention.
  
  
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
  
  
  
  


• Clinical Practice:
  
  
  
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions, including therapeutic engagement, psychoeducation, and crisis management.
  
  
  • Administer and monitor medication where required, ensuring adherence to local and national guidelines.
  
  
  • Liaise with other services, including GPs, inpatient units, and social services, to ensure holistic care.
  
  
  
  


• Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
  
  
  
  • Work as part of the wider AMHT, contributing to team meetings, case discussions, and service development.
  
  
  • Act as a point of contact for service users, families, and carers, offering support and guidance.
  
  
  
  


• Documentation:
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Complete reports and updates as required for service user reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
  
  
  
  


• Compliance and Governance:
  
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with clinical and professional standards, policies, and procedures.
  
  
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with current NMC registration.
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Significant post-registration experience in mental health services, preferably within a community setting.
  
  
  • Proven ability to manage a caseload and deliver interventions in line with care plans.
  
  
  
  


• Skills and Knowledge:
  
  
  
  • Strong risk assessment and crisis management skills.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships.
  
  
  • Proficiency in IT systems for documentation and reporting.
  
  
  
  


• Other Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community visits.
  
  
  
  

This role typically involves working Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, though flexibility may be required to meet the needs of service users.